Midway, Illinois facts for kids

Midway, Illinois is a name that refers to several different places in the U.S. state of Illinois. When you see "Midway, Illinois," it could be talking about any of these locations.

What Does "Midway" Mean?

The word "midway" often means "in the middle of a journey or process" or "halfway." Many places are named Midway because of their location, perhaps being halfway between two larger towns or important landmarks.

Different Places Called Midway in Illinois

In Illinois, there are a few small communities and even a ghost town that share the name Midway. It's like having several friends with the same first name – you need a last name or more information to know exactly who someone is talking about!

Midway in Christian County

• Midway, Christian County, Illinois is a small, unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that aren't officially part of a city or town government. It's located in Christian County, which is in the central part of Illinois.

Midway in Fulton County

• Midway, Fulton County, Illinois is known as a ghost town. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left, often because the main reason for the town's existence (like a mine or a railroad) disappeared. It's located in Fulton County, in western Illinois.

Midway in Madison County

• Midway, Madison County, Illinois is another unincorporated community. It's found in Madison County, which is in the southwestern part of Illinois, close to the city of St. Louis, Missouri.

Midway in Massac County

• Midway, Massac County, Illinois is also an unincorporated community. This Midway is located in Massac County, which is in the very southern tip of Illinois, along the Ohio River.

Midway in Tazewell County

• Midway, Tazewell County, Illinois is an unincorporated community in Tazewell County. This county is located in central Illinois, near the city of Peoria.

Midway in Vermilion County

• Midway, Vermilion County, Illinois is another unincorporated community. It's situated in Vermilion County, which is on the eastern side of Illinois, right on the border with Indiana.