Midway, TX

About Midway

• • Blues guitarist Lightnin' Hopkins was born in Centerville, near Midway, TX.
• • While not invented in Midway, the area strongly influenced blues music.
• • Its location halfway between Huntsville and Palestine put Midway on the map.
• • A local legend says a buried treasure is hidden near the old stagecoach stop.
• • The Great Depression significantly impacted Midway's agricultural economy.
• • Named for its location, Midway was established in 1872.
• • With roughly 250 people, Midway's population is less than many high schools.
• • At 341 feet above sea level, the air is slightly drier than the coast.
• • Agriculture and ranching remain important industries in Midway.
• • Midway offers a peaceful, slow-paced escape from city life.
• • The Houston Astros, located a few hours south, won the 2017 World Series.
• • Nearby Madisonville High School has a rich football tradition, winning state titles.
• • The area's soils are primarily sandy loams and clay loams, typical of the East Texas Timberlands region.
• • The town is located within the Trinity River watershed.
• • White-tailed deer are common in the woodlands surrounding the town.
• • Loblolly pine forests dominate the landscape near Midway.
• • State Highway 19 passes directly through Midway.

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