Centerville

Centerville
Centerville, Texas (Leon County)
Photo Credit: Rene Gomez

While this town does lie perfectly half way between Dallas and Houston, that isn't how it got its name. It was named because it's the middle of Leon County and has the history to prove it.

 The Daytripper

Films Featured

• The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins

  • Centerville plays host in this groundbreaking documentary by Les Blank that offers a window into the mind of maverick blues guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins, as well as an incomperable view of Centerville's mostly black community at the tail end of the 60s.

Film Trails

Texas Two-Step 

As Seen In Film