Explore Centerville, South Carolina, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Centerville |
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
| County | Anderson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 34.528278 |
| Longitude | -82.716733 |
| Population | 7,185 |
| Density | 469.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 29565, 29412, 29485, 29625 |
| Area Code | 864 |
| County Seat | Anderson |
| School District | Anderson School District 5 |
Centerville emerges from the landscape as a quiet expanse of inland fields and hardwood groves, defined primarily by the slow, steady progress of Salem Creek. It lies 3.6 miles west-northwest of Anderson, SC (from Anderson, SC: bearing 303°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-northwest of Homeland Park. The terrain slopes gently toward the distant silhouette of the Appalachian Mountains, which haunt the western horizon like a fading memory of higher ground. Residents often watch the evening light settle over the water, where the air turns heavy and sweet with the scent of damp earth. Only three miles away, the surface of Lake Huntington remains a polished mirror for the shifting clouds, providing a stillness that defines the local atmosphere. A short walk from the center, the grounds of Chris Taylor Memorial Park offer a reprieve of shaded paths and tall grasses that sway in the afternoon breeze.
Centerville grew from an agricultural ancestry, shifting slowly over decades from subsistence planting to the modern rhythms of regional trade and manufacturing. The local economy relies on a blend of small-scale industry and service sectors that keep the pace of life measured and predictable. Workers here appreciate the steady hum of commerce that supports the families who have inhabited these plains for generations. The legacy of the land is preserved in the sturdy brick storefronts and the organized layout of the grid, which reflect a past built on hard labor and communal resilience. Each day, the movement of goods and people across the region reinforces a sense of permanence that anchors the residents to their soil.
Cultural life in Centerville thrives on quiet traditions and the neighborly exchange of stories at the local markets. The personality of the place is marked by a deliberate patience, where residents value the integrity of their daily routines over the clamor of faster worlds. During annual harvest gatherings, the community celebrates its roots, filling the air with the sound of music that seems to echo the steady flow of the creek. While few globally recognized figures claim these streets as their origin, the people maintain a pride in the modest achievements of those who have contributed to the common good. Landmarks are defined by their utility and the memories they harbor, standing as silent observers to the changing seasons. Life here persists with a grace found in the small details, like the way the shadow of a tree lengthens across a porch as the day draws to a close.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centerville, South Carolina. Coordinates: 34.528278, -82.716733. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Centerville includes the ZIP code (29565, 29412, 29485), telephone area code (864), county seat of Anderson County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Anderson School District 5).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |