Centerton, Indiana
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|subdivision_name2 = Morgan
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|subdivision_name3 = Clay
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|timezone = Eastern (EST)
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|postal_code = 46151
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Centerton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Clay Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Centerton was laid out in 1854.{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_vyqC5iVmYtYC | title=Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana: Historical and Biographical | publisher=F.A. Battey & Company | author=Blanchard, Charles | year=1884 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_vyqC5iVmYtYC/page/n127 123]}} A post office was established at Centerton in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1893.{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=IN&county=Morgan | title=Morgan County | publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=May 26, 2017}}
Geography
Centerton is located northeast of the center of Morgan County. Indiana State Road 67 runs along the western edge of the community, leading south {{convert|8|mi|0}} to Martinsville, the county seat, and north {{convert|7|mi|0}} to Mooresville. Downtown Indianapolis is {{convert|23|mi}} to the northeast.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centerton CDP has an area of {{convert|0.12|sqmi}}, all land. The community is in the valley of the White River, which passes {{convert|1|mi}} to the south.
Demographics
The United States Census Bureau delineated Centerton as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.{{Cite web|title=2022 Geography Changes|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/technical-documentation/table-and-geography-changes/2022/geography-changes.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=}}
Education
Grade school students attend Centerton Elementary School, a part of the school district of Martinsville. Students from Centerton also attend Bell Intermediate Academy, John R. Wooden Middle School, and Martinsville High School.{{Cite web |title=MSD of Martinsville |url=https://msdofmartinsville.org/ |access-date=2025-05-03 |language=en-US}}
Notable people
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Centerton was the childhood home of basketball coach John Wooden, whose family farm sits on the edge of town (with historical marker), and where the Johnny Wooden Interurban parkway runs.
References
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Category:Census-designated places in Morgan County, Indiana
Category:Census-designated places in Indiana
Category:Unincorporated communities in Morgan County, Indiana
Category:Unincorporated communities in Indiana
Category:Indianapolis metropolitan area
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