Centreville developed around a tavern founded there in 1831 by European-American settler, Thomas W. Langley.

[8] Centreville is the location of the Langley Covered Bridge and the Leverett and Amanda Clapp House, historic landmarks.

There were 526 housing units at an average density of 353.0 per square mile (136.3/km2).

26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Centreville, Michigan is featured in the Season 8 premiere of Supernatural, however, the show misspells it as "Centerville".

In the episode the main characters, Sam and Dean, fight demons at a fictional state college set in Centreville.