Centreville Business Directory

Centreville is the county seat and largest town in Queen Anne's County, with a population of about 4,800. Established in 1794 after the county courthouse relocated from Queenstown to a more central location on the Corsica River, Centreville retains a well-preserved historic downtown listed on the National Register of Historic Places, home to the oldest continuously used courthouse in Maryland until 2019. The town's economy reflects its role as the county's administrative and civic hub, supported by government offices, professional services, and a traditional Main Street retail core along Commerce and Liberty Streets. Centreville sits at the junction of Maryland Route 213 and several other state highways, giving local businesses easy access to the broader Eastern Shore. Beyond government and retail, the town serves as a gateway to the surrounding agricultural countryside, hosting the annual Queen Anne's County Fair and connecting to nearby Tuckahoe State Park. With steady population growth over the past two decades and a median household income well above the county average, Centreville functions as both the county's civic anchor and a stable small-town commercial center.