Midway, Christian County, Illinois facts for kids
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Midway, Illinois
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 Midway, Christian County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Midway, Christian County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Christian |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1747914 |
Midway is a small place in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
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What is Midway, Illinois?
Midway is a small area located in Christian County, Illinois. It is not a city or a village. Instead, it is a collection of homes and land that are not part of any official town.
Where is Midway Located?
Midway is found in the state of Illinois. Illinois is in the central part of the United States. You can find Midway on a map using its special coordinates: 39 degrees, 40 minutes, 11 seconds North, and 89 degrees, 9 minutes, 31 seconds West.
What Does 'Unincorporated Community' Mean?
An unincorporated community like Midway does not have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it is governed by the larger county it is in. For Midway, this means Christian County handles things like roads and services.
Fun Facts About Midway
- Midway is located about 623 feet (or 190 meters) above sea level. This is its elevation.
- The area uses the Central Time Zone. This means during standard time, it is 6 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-6).
- During Daylight Saving Time, it shifts to Central Daylight Time (CDT), which is 5 hours behind UTC (UTC-5).
- If you needed to call someone in Midway, the phone area code would be 217.
