Midway, Marion County, Arkansas facts for kids
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Midway, Arkansas
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 Midway, Marion County, Arkansas
Location in Arkansas
Midway, Marion County, Arkansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Marion |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 57117 |
Midway is a small, unincorporated community located in Marion County, Arkansas, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
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Exploring Midway and Its Location
Midway is found in the beautiful state of Arkansas. It is part of Marion County. This community is situated about 4.9 miles (which is about 7.9 kilometers) west-northwest of another place called Bull Shoals.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not officially a city or town. This means it doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in. For Midway, that's Marion County.
Where is Midway Located?
Midway is in the central part of the United States. Arkansas is known as "The Natural State" because of its beautiful forests, mountains, and rivers. Midway is nestled within this natural beauty.
Time Zone and Elevation
When you are in Midway, you are in the Central Time Zone. This means the time is usually 6 hours behind UTC. During part of the year, they use Daylight Saving Time, which is called Central Daylight Time (CDT). Then, it's 5 hours behind UTC.
Midway is also located at an elevation of about 810 feet (or 247 meters) above sea level. This means it's quite a bit higher than places right next to the ocean.
