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Midway

A ghost town of unknown status in Mississippi.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Midway doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Midway is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. Midway is located on Arkansas Highway 181, 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Blytheville.

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The story of Midway

Mississippi's ghost towns are river ports and cotton towns, plus lumber camps that clear-cut the pine hills.

Midway is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. Midway is located on Arkansas Highway 181, 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Blytheville.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Midway is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Midway is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Midway is roughly 35.9814, -90.0236 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Midway FAQs

01Where is Midway located?
Midway is in Mississippi, mapped near 35.9814, -90.0236.
02What county is Midway in?
No county is recorded for Midway in the sources used for this directory — it's listed under Mississippi.
03What is the history of Midway?
Midway is an unincorporated community in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. Midway is located on Arkansas Highway 181, 7 miles (11 km) west-northwest of Blytheville.
04What remains at Midway today?
The on-the-ground condition of Midway is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Midway?
Here's the honest truth: access to Midway is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Midway is roughly 35.9814, -90.0236 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Midway, Mississippi County, Arkansas”), CC BY-SA.

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