Halfway, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halfway
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 Halfway
Location in Kentucky
Halfway
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Allen |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP codes |
42150
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| GNIS feature ID | 508160 |
Halfway (sometimes spelled Half Way) is a small, unincorporated community located in Allen County, Kentucky, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
The Story Behind the Name: Halfway
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For Halfway, the name tells a cool story about its location!
A Stop on the Mail Route
A post office was first set up in Halfway way back in 1877. People say the name "Halfway" came about because the community was located right in the middle of the journey between Bowling Green and the Tennessee state line. Back then, mail was delivered by horses, so being "halfway" was a perfect description for a stop along the route.
Changes to Mail Service
The Halfway post office served the community for many years. It officially operated from 1928 until 1992, when its service was temporarily stopped. Then, in 1997, it was fully discontinued. After that, it became a "community post office" of Scottsville, Kentucky, which means Scottsville now handles the mail for Halfway.
