Midway, Kentucky: Then vs. Now
Midway, Kentucky is a town full of rich history dating back to 1835. Take a look within this article at Midway, then vs. now!
February 10, 2020
Midway, Kentucky is a tiny, albeit thriving community; standing strong since 1835. Midway is known for its vibrant architecture, unique restaurants, and friendly townsfolk. Midway is a regular host to local festivals, such as Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival, and the Fall Festival; which has been named one of Kentucky’s top 20 festivals. Due to Midway’s old age, it makes for a gem of rich history and memories to those who have grown up in this cozy town.
Much of the architecture that encompasses the little town has remained the same and in-tact from the ’60s and ’70s, and is definitely worth checking out!
Then
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The Midway corner grocery, taken in 1973.
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The Midway town hall, taken in 1973.
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The Midway post office, taken in 1969.
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Downtown Railroad St., Midway, KY, taken in 1973.
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Now
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The Midway corner grocery, taken 2020. The Midway grocery has been open since the ’70s, and the interior has hardly changed!
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The Midway city hall, taken 2020. The city hall is still fully functional, with a trove of photos and memorabilia that contribute to Midway’s history.
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Downtown Railroad St., Midway, Ky, taken 2020. Railroad Street has become known as the historic district, due to the age of the town.
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The Midway post office, taken 2020. The post office is still up and running, with the same architecture as it had in the ’60s and ’70s..
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