Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Centralia came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Centralia in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Centralia. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Centralia:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Rand McNally Map (1881)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

We found Centralia in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Centralia for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Centralia. See our Misc Page for Centralia for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Centralia:

The following routes mentioned Centralia as a scheduled stop:

The City of Miami: From Illinois Central Railroad timetable for the defunct City of Miami (train schedule from 1941). The City of Miami travelled between Chicago (IL) and New Orleans (LA)

The City of New Orleans: From Illinois Central Railroad timetable for the defunct City of New Orleans (train schedule from 1947). The City of New Orleans travelled between Chicago (IL) and New Orleans (LA)

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Centralia: www.city.centralia.il.us/

The official website for Clinton County: www.clintonco.org/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov