Midway Colored School

Historical marker location:

Midway, Kentucky

( 215 East Walnut St., Midway)

Erected in 1872, this was the first church building for Pilgrim Baptist Church. In 1911, the Woodford Co. Bd. of Ed. purchased this property in “Haydensville” to be used as Midway Elem. School for African Americans. In 1936, sold to Midway Bd. of Ed. School operated for 43 years, closing at the end of 1953-54 school year. Has since been used as laundry, beauty shop, and lodge.

Dedicated June 25, 2011.

African American Baptist Church Schools