Midway Island, Virginia facts for kids
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Midway Island
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 Midway Island
Location in Northern Virginia
Midway Island
Location in Virginia
Midway Island
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Stafford |
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1499742 |
Midway Island is a small place in Stafford County, Virginia, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It sits about 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level.
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About Midway Island
Midway Island has an interesting history. It used to be a neighborhood for military families. Now, it's a special research center.
What Midway Island Was
Homes for Marines
In the past, Midway Island was a neighborhood. It had homes for Marines. These Marines were stationed at a nearby base called Quantico. The homes were considered "off-base housing." This means they were outside the main military base.
What Midway Island Is Now
A Research Center
The old neighborhood of Midway Island was eventually taken down. Today, the same area is home to the Naval Research Laboratory's Midway Research Center. This center is a place where scientists and engineers do important research for the U.S. Navy and the country.
