Welcome to Centerville, Ohio – the center of it all! In 1796, during George Washington's last term as president, the first settlers came to Centerville and Washington Township, Ohio. Brothers-in-laws Aaron Nutt, Benjamin Robbins and Benjamin Archer were Revolutionary Wars veterans. The three men drew lots for their land and claimed bounties granted for their service in the war. Within the next few years, their families joined them in this new community.

The older part of downtown Centerville is called the Architectural Preservation District. Many of the buildings in the APD were built prior to World War and represent diverse architectural styles. The rich craftsmanship and detail make them a valuable asset to the Centerville community. The city is committed to preserving this unique area.

Centerville became a city on December 2, 1968. There are now about 23,700 people living in our city.

Our employees are pledged to maintaining our community in a quality manner and providing day-to-day services that are second to none. Whether you are attending a community activity offered by our nationally accredited Police Department, enjoying the music at one of our summer concerts, or strolling the grounds of our beautiful Victorian Homestead, Benham’s Grove, we want you to truly feel and develop a sense of what makes our community attractive, unique and a place you will want to call home.