|
|
 |
Home | Calendar | Businesses | Sponsors | Search WayNet Centerville, Indiana
Centerville was platted in 1814. In 1818 it became the county seat and remained such until 1873. Original streets were 100 feet wide, but with the increased activity in town when it became the county seat, the width was decreased to 65 feet. Buildings with common walls were erected in front of original buildings. These original buildings could then be reached through the archways. The five existing Archways are unusual in the interior of the United States. The Centerville Archways date from 1823 through 1836.
For a fun bit of history, read about the "war" between Centerville and Richmond over the location of the county seat in 1873. Wayne County's original log courthouse was moved to Centerville and was restored in 1998. It is the only original log courthouse still standing in the Northwest Territory.
|
Centerville Elected Officials
Notice the ARCH in the center of this typical building on
Centerville's main street (Old National Road, U.S. 40). Centerville celebrates its
unique architecture and heritage each year at Archway Days during the 4th weekend in
August.
