Midway is an unincorporated community in Boone County,

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, United States.

History

Midway was so named because of its position midway between

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and

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. A post office called Midway was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1908. Today, Midway is home to several companies and businesses, including

MidwayUSA MidwayUSA is a privately held American retailer of various hunting and outdoor-related products. The company is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, and sells in the continental United States. The company markets online. History Ely Arms, In ...

, Midway Travel Plaza, and Spirit of '76 Fireworks. The

Columbia Public Schools The Columbia Public School District is located in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The district is Accredited with Distinction by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 19,052 students are enrolled as of 2020. The dist ...

district also operates an elementary school for the area, named Midway Heights Elementary.

References

Unincorporated communities in Boone County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{BooneCountyMO-geo-stub