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Midway, Kentucky
Midway, Kentucky | |
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City | |
 East Main Street in Midway | |
 Location of Midway in Woodford County, Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 38°9′2″N 84°40′59″W / 38.15056°N 84.68306°W / 38.15056; -84.68306Coordinates: 38°9′2″N 84°40′59″W / 38.15056°N 84.68306°W / 38.15056; -84.68306 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Woodford |
| Established | January 31, 1835 |
| Incorporated | February 7, 1846[1] |
| Named for | its location relative to Frankfort and Lexington |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Grayson Vandegrift |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.1 sq mi (3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation |
827 ft (252 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 1,641 |
| • Estimate (2016)[2] |
1,706 |
| • Density | 1,484.3/sq mi (573.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 40347 |
| Area code(s) | 859 |
| FIPS code | 21-52140 |
GNIS feature ID |
0498164 |
| Website | www.meetmeinmidway.com |
View looking west from intersection of Highway 62 and Main Street
Midway is a home rule-class city[3] in Woodford County, Kentucky, in the United States. Its population was 1,620 at the time of the year 2000 U.S. census. It is part of the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Racehorse Man o' War with Midway, Kentucky trainer Joseph Bryan Martin.
The town sits just off Interstate 64 and among several major thoroughbred breeding operations, such as Three Chimneys Farm and former Gov. Brereton Jones’ Airdrie Stud. In 2003, faced with a declining downtown, the city began major streetscape renovation project as part of Main Street Kentucky.[clarification needed] New period structures and lighting brought new life to the town. It is known for its distinctive shops and restaurants, including Holly Hill Inn and Heirloom, which has been rated for several years on Open Table as the top restaurant in Lexington, though that city is 14 miles away. An active business association holds events every month of the year, and the city is a starting point or waypoint for several road races that wind through the surrounding countryside.
Contents
1 History
2 Geography
3 Demographics
4 Annual events
5 Education
6 Historic sites
6.1 Churches
6.2 Historic district
7 Items of additional interest
8 Climate
9 Notable people
10 References
11 External links
History
Before its European exploration, the area around Midway was inhabited by the Mound Builders.[which?] Two large and several smaller American Indian mounds have been identified on nearby farms.[4]
The present city began as a small settlement known as Stevenson's at the time of its first post office in 1832.[5] On January 31, 1835, the local farmer John Francisco sold his 216.375-acre (87.564 ha) farm to the Lexington and Ohio Railroad for $6,491.25. The railroad then used the land to establish Kentucky's first railroad town, naming it Middleway for its location relative to Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky.[5] (The town is also equidistant between Versailles and Georgetown.) The major streets of Midway were named in honor of the railroad's original officials.[4] It was renamed Midway in 1837.[5]
The town was home to the Midway Distilling Company, which continued legal operation during the Prohibition era. In 1920, during a robbery of the distillery, Benjamin Rodgers and Homer Nave were killed. A black man, Richard W. James, was arrested for the killings. He admitted to the robbery but denied shooting the men, and claimed that the facility's superintendent of bottling, Samuel Seay, had a deal with James and others to share the proceeds of the stolen liquor. James was convicted of murder, but one member of the jury refused to vote for his execution on religious grounds. On March 13, 1921, a mob took James from the county jail in Versailles, Kentucky and lynched him from a tree near Margaret College, about a half-mile from Versailles. No one from the mob was indicted and, when Gov. Edwin P. Morrow removed the sheriff from his post, local voters elected his wife to replace him.[6][7][8][9]
Geography
Midway is located in the northern section of Woodford County in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, an area with farms that produce tobacco, corn, soybeans, cattle, and horses.
Midway is located at 38°9′2″N 84°40′59″W / 38.15056°N 84.68306°W / 38.15056; -84.68306 (38.150484, -84.683014).[10]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
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| 1860 | 402 | — | |
| 1870 | 532 | 32.3% | |
| 1880 | 950 | 78.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,185 | 24.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,045 | −11.8% | |
| 1910 | 937 | −10.3% | |
| 1920 | 915 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 808 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 886 | 9.7% | |
| 1950 | 950 | 7.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,044 | 9.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,278 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,445 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,290 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,620 | 25.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,641 | 1.3% | |
| Est. 2016 | 1,706 | [2] | 4.0% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[11] | |||
As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 1,620 people, 623 households, and 409 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,484.3 per square mile (573.1/km2). There were 672 housing units at an average density of 615.7 per square mile (237.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.81% White, 7.72% African American, 0.31% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.
There were 623 households out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.2% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.
21.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,909, and the median income for a family was $60,326. Males had a median income of $35,795 versus $32,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,528. About 2.0% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
Annual events
Francisco's Farm Arts Festival The focus of the mid-May event is the outdoor exhibition of juried fine art and fine craft, giving the opportunity to meet and purchase art from the creators themselves. It is located at the campus of Midway University, 512 E. Stephens St., Midway.[13]
Midway Fall Festival has been named one of Kentucky's top 20 festivals. The festival features crafts, food and other items from more than 200 vendors; demonstrators; entertainment, and children's activities.[14]
Midway Independence Day Celebration is called "Sparks in the Park," at Walter Bradley Park, the city park on Dudley Street.
Education
Current schools
Northside Elementary serves Kindergarten-5th Grade (Founded 1992)
Midway University is a private institution that went coed in 2016[15] (Founded 1847 as the Kentucky Female Orphan School)
Defunct schools
- Midway Elementary (Closed 1992, Succeeded by Northside Elementary)
- Midway High School (Closed 1964, Succeeded by Woodford County High School)
- Margaret College, a Catholic junior college for women.
Historic sites
Midway Historic District
Churches
- Forks of Elkorn Baptist Church
- Midway United Methodist Church
- Midway Christian Church
- Midway Presbyterian Church
- Midway Baptist Church
- Sojourn City Church
- Pilgrim Baptist Church
- Second Christian Church
- St. Matthew A.M.E. Church
- Zion Hill Baptist Church
- Midway Nazerane
Historic district
Many homes and businesses in Midway are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Items of additional interest
Zeralda James, mother of Frank and Jesse James, was born in the Black Horse Inn at Nugents Crossroads, the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Old Frankfort Pike (Ky 1681), two miles south-southwest of town. Her father ran the tavern.[4]
Brereton Jones, Governor of Kentucky in 1991-95, operates Airdrie Stud, a Thorougbred horse breeding farm, with his wife, Elizabeth Lloyd Jones, and their son Bret. The farm is four miles west of Midway on Old Frankfort Pike (KY 1681).
Weisenberger Mill was established in 1865 and has been in the Weisenberger family for seven generations. It is the oldest continuously operating mill in Kentucky and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 1913 building sits on the Scott County side of South Elkhorn Creek, which forms the boundary with Woodford County. Its scenic dam spans the creek. East Stephens Street in Midway becomes Weisenberger Mill Road at the city limits. [16]
Legendary thoroughbred racehorse Man o' War, foaled at Nursery Stud Farm in nearby Fayette, County, was trained and first ridden by Midway native Joseph Bryan Martin, who is buried in the Midway Cemetery.[17][better source needed]
Abraham Perry, an African-American thoroughbred horse trainer, was born in Midway. Perry trained Joe Cotton (horse), which won seven major titled races, including the Kentucky Derby, the Tennessee Derby, and the Coney Island Derby in 1885.[18][19]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Midway has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[20]
Notable people
Noah Mullins, American football player.
Abraham Perry, trainer of Kentucky Derby winner
Sam Shepard, playwright, actor, author, screenwriter, and director
Davey Whitney, College basketball coach
Steve Zahn, actor[21]
References
^ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office "Midway, Kentucky". Accessed 23 August 2013.
^ ab "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
^ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
^ abc "Midway Kentucky: History". City of Midway. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
^ abc Rennick, Robert. Kentucky Place Names, p. 197. University Press of Kentucky (Lexington), 1987. Accessed 1 August 2013.
^ Officials Make Wide Search For Negro Killer Lexington Herald, October 9, 1920. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
^ Second Victim of Distillery Battle Dies In Hospital Lexington Herald, October 10, 1920. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
^ Woodford Sun: "Lynching Follows Hung Jury in Murder Trial". 17 March 1921. Accessed 11 August 2013.
^ Alleged Slayer Taken From Jail Sunday Morning Lexington Herald, March 13, 1921. Retrieved November 10, 2013.
^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
^ "Francisco's Farm Arts Festival". Francisco's Farm. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
^ "37th Annual Midway Fall Festival". Midway Fall Festival. Retrieved 2009-03-08.
^ https://midwayky.blogspot.com/2018/05/admitting-men-boosted-midway-univ-and.html
^ Cite error: The named referencehist’was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^ "Joseph Bryan Martin". findagrave.com. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
^ Katie Pratt and Carl Nathe (September 16, 2010). "UK Highlights African Americans in Equine". uknow.uky.edu. University of Kentucky. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
^ Nicolas Martin. "Abraham Perry (1842-1908)". Retrieved 6 May 2018.
^ "Midway, Kentucky Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase.
^ http://www.startribune.com/tv-star-steve-zahn-may-save-the-world-but-saving-his-minnesota-cabin-comes-first/478333683/
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Midway (Kentucky). |
- City of Midway Website
- Woodford Chamber & Tourist Information Center Website
- WoodfordCommons.com
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