History and so much more!
The Centerville and Washington Township area were first settled three Revolutionary War veterans in 1796. Benjamin Robbins named the community "Centreville" after his hometown, Centreville, New Jersey, and because it was located between two rivers. The U. S. Post Office changed the spelling to Centerville by 1900. Centerville has the largest collection of early stone houses in the state of Ohio. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, Centerville has an estimated population of 23,162. In 2005, 71 new houses were built here, at an average cost of $183,600, which is well below the national average of over $309,000. Centerville is very near to the area's major arteries of transportation for those who must travel on business. Centerville is the home of the Dayton Mall, which boasts 152 shops within the mall proper. There are even more shops in the surrounding area, offering everything from computers to books to clothes to supplies for flyfishing. Centerville's schools are excellent. Centerville High School students consistently score considerably better than the state average in all subjects. Centerville is truly a great place to live!