diff --git a/common/include/editor/centers.h b/common/include/editor/centers.h
index d20a50962..078050a8d 100644
--- a/common/include/editor/centers.h
+++ b/common/include/editor/centers.h
@@ -26,8 +26,6 @@ COPYRIGHT 1993-1998 PARALLAX SOFTWARE CORPORATION.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
 
 #ifdef __cplusplus
 
-extern        char    Center_names[MAX_CENTER_TYPES][CENTER_STRING_LENGTH];
-
 // In centers.c
 int do_centers_dialog(void);
 void close_centers_window();