Historical Marker

Midway

In front of 113 E Main St. (formerly Rail Road St). On E Main St, east of the SE corner US 62 (S Winter St.) and E Main St., Midway · Midway · Woodford

Kentucky marker

Inscription

First Kentucky town established by a railroad. In 1831, Lexington and Ohio Railroad Co. began railroad between Lexington and Frankfort and first train reached midway point, 1833. John Francisco farm bought by L&O in 1835; town of Midway laid out by R. C. Hewitt, civil engineer for railroad. Many streets named for L&O officials.

Midway incorporated, 1846, by Ky. legislature.

Location

AddressIn front of 113 E Main St. (formerly Rail Road St). On E Main St, east of the SE corner US 62 (S Winter St.) and E Main St., Midway
CityMidway
CountyWoodford
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.150667, -84.683667

Sources

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