National Register of Historic Places

Centreville Historic District

Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama
Listed
October 18, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78000482

About this property

The Centreville Historic District is a historic district in Centreville, Alabama, United States. It includes 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) and twenty buildings, including the Bibb County Courthouse. It is roughly bounded by Walnut Street, and the East and West Court squares. It features examples of Victorian architecture. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 1978. The district is made up of 20 historic buildings, which are listed in no particular order. Davidson-Leeper House (419 Walnut Street); built c. 1869 or earlier. Thrasher Building (429–443 Walnut Street); built c. 1925 as a multi-business storefront complex. Bibb County Banking and Trust Company (101–107 Court Square, West); built 1899. Bibb County Service Building (109 Court Square, West); built c. 1920. Centreville Presbyterian Church (115 Court Square, West); built 1859. Centreville Press Building and the Hellums and McElvey Law Office (117–119 Court Square, West); built c. 1928. Bibb County Jail (121 Court Square, West); built c. 1910. Bibb County Courthouse (Court Square); built 1902. Chism Cleaners (122 Court Square, East); built c. 1920. Masonic Building (Court Square, East); built c. 1910. Southland Furniture Store (110 Court Square, East); built 1926. Yeager Building (466 Walnut Street); built c. 1898. Quality Clothing Store (456 Walnut Street); built c. 1903. Meig’s Drug Store (488 Walnut Street); built 1895. Fuller Building (444 Walnut Street); built c. 1908. Fashion Fabrics (440 Walnut Street); built c. 1903. Pratt Building (436-438 Walnut Street); built c. 1903. Media related to Centreville Historic District (Centreville, Alabama) at Wikimedia Commons Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. AL-906, "Bibb County Courthouse & Jail, Courthouse Square, Centreville, Bibb County, AL", 1 photo, 1 photo caption page

Location

Centreville, Bibb County, Alabama
32.94512, -87.13708

Categories

COMMERCEPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Davidson-Smitherman House
Civil War
0.2 mi
McKinney, Sarah Amanda Trott, House
Listed
9.1 mi
Blocton Italian Catholic Cemetery
Industrial
11.7 mi
Brierfield Furnace
Listed
14.2 mi
Montebrier
Civil War
15.1 mi

Nearby Battles

Wilson's Raid — Centerville AL Skirmish
1865Civil War
0.7 mi

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When was Centreville Historic District listed on the National Register?

Centreville Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 18, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Centreville Historic District?

Centreville Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Centreville Historic District?

The period of significance for Centreville Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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