On this day in 1875, William P. Powell, an African American entrepreneur and civic leader, founded the city of Centerville in California. Amidst the challenges of the Reconstruction era and racial discrimination, Powell’s vision led to the establishment of a thriving community. Centerville became a symbol of Black self-determination and resilience in the post-Civil War United States.
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