Historic Centerville
Centerville is a town that time forgot offering a charming inn and intriguing antique and specialty shops. Centerville was an important stop along the National Road in the 19th century. As many as 200 wagons a day passed through Centerville providing livelihood to the inns, wagon shops, saddle shops, and tanneries. It still depicts the look of yesteryear with early 19th century row houses and archways. Built between 1832 and 1836, you will find a series of five arches throughout town. Word is that property along the road was so valuable when the town was being settled in the early 1800’s, builders didn’t want to waste an inch of frontage on lanes or alleys. Instead, they put in arched passages to allow people and wagons access to the back of their buildings.
Upcoming Events at Historic Centerville
Black History Trail
Explore the sites that are significant in telling about Wayne County’s Underground Railroad movement as well as the history, music, culture, entrepreneurship, and contributions of Wayne County’s Black community.
The Depot Mural
Painted by Diana Toschlog, in remembrance of the Pennsylvania Railroad Depot in Richmond, this mural depicts modes of transportation of a much earlier era.
Drive a Scenic Byway – Historic National Road
Follow the migration of the nation. The nation’s first interstate highway, however, was built at a time when vehicles were typically “one-horse” power!