Midway, North Carolina Facts for Kids

Midway is a town located in Davidson County, North Carolina, in the United States. It's part of the Piedmont Triad area, which is a region in North Carolina. As of 2020, about 4,742 people live there.

Midway is about 275 meters (900 feet) above sea level. It's surrounded by other communities like Arcadia to the west and Winston-Salem to the north. Every autumn, the town celebrates the holiday season with the Midway Christmas Parade.

History of Midway
How Midway Got Its Name
About the Post Office
Becoming an Official Town
Education in Midway
Famous People from Midway
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History of Midway

Midway has some important historical places. Two of these, the Bethany Reformed and Lutheran Church Cemetery and the Hamilton Everhart Farm, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are recognized as important historical sites in the country.

How Midway Got Its Name

Midway gets its name because it's located "midway" (in the middle) between two larger cities: Winston-Salem and Lexington.

Long ago, the area that is now the center of Midway was called "Eller." This name came from the Eller train depot, which was built there and named after the Eller family who lived nearby. Even though people started calling it Midway, some maps still showed it as "Eller" until 2006.

About the Post Office

Midway doesn't have its own post office or a ZIP code within the town limits. The post office with the "Midway, North Carolina" name is actually in a different county, about 5 miles southwest of Reidsville. Because of this, most people in Midway use Winston-Salem or Lexington addresses for their mail.

Becoming an Official Town

From 2004 to 2006, the community worked to become an official town. This was important to help Midway keep its own identity and prevent nearby Winston-Salem from expanding into its area.

The success of a nearby town, Wallburg, in becoming incorporated inspired the people of Midway. They formed the Midway Incorporation Committee to lead the effort. In 2005, they gathered enough signatures from residents to show that most people wanted Midway to become a town.

The city of Winston-Salem approved Midway's plan to become a town in April 2005, with a few small changes to the proposed town borders. Then, a special bill was sent to the North Carolina General Assembly (the state's law-making body). This bill was approved by everyone on June 29, 2006.

This law officially created the "Town of Midway," which covers almost 8 square miles. It also gave the new town its official rulebook, called a town charter. Midway became the fifth and newest official town in Davidson County. Norman Wilkes was the first temporary mayor, and in 2007, George Byrum became the first elected mayor.

Education in Midway

Midway is home to Midway Elementary School, which teaches students from kindergarten to fifth grade. This school is part of the Davidson County School System.

Most students from Midway Elementary go on to Oak Grove Middle and High schools, which are new and located nearby. A few students might attend North Davidson Middle and High schools, which are in the neighboring community of Welcome.

Famous People from Midway

Midway has been home to several notable people:

Patrick Denard Douthit, also known as 9th Wonder, is a famous record producer.
Terry Labonte is a Hall of Fame NASCAR driver.
Wilmer David "Vinegar Bend" Mizell was a Major League Baseball pitcher and later a U.S. congressman.
Shy Tuttle is a defensive tackle who plays for the New Orleans Saints in professional football.

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Seal of Midway, North Carolina
Location of Midway within North Carolina

Midway, North Carolina facts for kids

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