Centerton, Indiana


Centerton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Morgan County, Indiana|Clay Township], Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Centerton was laid out in 1854. A post office was established at Centerton in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1893.

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 to Martinsville, the county seat, and north to Mooresville. Downtown Indianapolis is to the northeast.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Centerton CDP has an area of, all land. The community is in the valley of the White River, which passes to the south.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau delineated Centerton as a census designated place in the 2022 American Community Survey.

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.

Notable people

Centerton was the childhood home of basketball coach John Wooden, whose family farm sits on the edge of town, and where the Johnny Wooden Interurban parkway runs.