Rarely found in a smaller community, Centralia, Missouri is fortunate to have an abundance of recreational facilities. A large public swimming pool is located in one of the four local parks; a Missouri Conservation Area with boating, fishing and camping is nearby. An 18 hole golf course is located at the eastern edge of the City. Centralia, Missouri is located within minutes of a small metropolitan city which provides outstanding collegiate and cultural activities and is home to the MIZZOU Tigers football team. Centralia, Missouri is the second largest community in Boone County, strategically located just 20 minutes from Columbia, Moberly, and Mexico.

Known by historians of the Civil War era, Centralia, Misosuri was the site of the deadly Bloody Bill Anderson ambush of Union troops, resulting in over 100 deaths of soldiers. While the Norfolk Southern and Gateway Western railways brought visitors through on their way to the State Fair.

From that distant past, Centralia, Missouri has progressed steadily into an energetic growing community of citizens intent on making Centralia, Missouri an outstanding area to live in.

Situated just minutes from Centralia, Missouri is the Amish community where you can browse in specialty stores for homemade goods, baked goods, and handmade tools that are characteristic of the Amish. A favorite of all who visit.

When you think Quality of Life, think Centralia, Missouri, an excellent choice.capitalizing on manufacturing, in the 1930's, A. B. Chance Manufacturing Co., maker of the internationally recognized electrical transmission hardware Chance Anchor established the backbone of Centralia, Missouri providing jobs through the years, stabilizing the economy and allowing citizens to prosper. A. B. Chance/Hubbell Incorporated is now an international company specializing in the manufacture of apparatus, construction materials and tools for power and telephone utilities. Adams Realty is proud to provide real estate services to persons interested in affiliating with Chance/Hubble.

A special attraction in Centralia, Missouri is the Chance Museum and Gardens which each year produces hundreds of gorgeous roses with many other flowers, rock gardens, water ponds and pathways to leisurely stroll through and enjoy. Thousands of area residents flock to the annual Anchor Festival to participate in family style stage entertainment, contests, arts and crafts, street dance, carnival rides, demonstrations, and abundant food booths. On Sunday of the festival, gospel music at the City gazebo closes the festival.

Capitalizing on manufacturing, A. B. Chance began his electrical distribution/transmission company from the small town arena to the worldwide global economy which provided Centralia, Missouri with the "Anchor Capital of the World" title. Recognized internationally, Centralia boasts fame due to the foundry which started in one building and exploded into a metro distribution center of twelve sites.

Recreation is everywhere in Centralia, Missouri with four local parks, a Missouri Conservation Area west of town, a three day Anchor Festival with celebrities, street dance, crafts, food, contests, demonstrations, carnival and tours. Best of all, Centralia, Missouri portrays a pro-business, pro-family attitude where involvement is paramount. Support comes from families who buy in town, support schools, join in celebrations and attend church together.