Midway, Wisconsin Explained

Official Name:Midway, Wisconsin
Pushpin Map:Wisconsin#USA
Pushpin Label:Midway
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:La Crosse
Subdivision Type3:Town
Subdivision Name3:Onalaska
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:656
Coordinates:43.9292°N -91.2581°W
Area Code:608
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1569446

Midway is an unincorporated community located in the town of Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

Midway was originally called "Halfway Creek", after a nearby creek; when a railroad depot was built the present name of Midway was adopted.[1] The Midway post office closed in 1934.[2]

In June 2013, the town of Onlaska voted to seek incorporation as a village and to call the new village "Midway". The Onalaska Town Hall is located in the unincorporated community of Midway.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 102.
  2. Web site: La Crosse County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 March 2015.
  3. 'The Battle of Midway-Town of Onalaska decides on new name for village incorporation, La Crosse Tribune, Randy Erickson, June 19, 2013