The Midway Historic District consists of encompassing the

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, the Midway Museum and the Old Sunbury Road, at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Martin Road (which was GA 38 when nominated) in Midway,

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. The Midway Congregational Church is a large historic

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church built in 1792 to replace an earlier church building that had been burned by the

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during the Revolutionary War. Its historic cemetery also dates from the 18th century. Notable Georgians buried in it include Governor and Congressman

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and early U.S. Senator John Elliott. It also contains the Stewart–Screven Monument, honoring two generals from the Continental Army. The Midway Museum is housed in a modern reconstruction of a typical 18th century ''raised cottage'' such as those that once existed in the area. The Old Sunbury Road section (now Martin Road) that runs past the district is a remnant of the road built during the early years of Georgia's statehood. On March 1, 1973, the Midway Historic District was added to the

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. Midway Museum
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Photos

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References

Churches on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state) Geography of Liberty County, Georgia Wooden churches in the United States Congregational churches in Georgia (U.S. state) Buildings and structures in Liberty County, Georgia Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state) Cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places in Georgia (U.S. state) National Register of Historic Places in Liberty County, Georgia {{GeorgiaUS-NRHP-stub