The village is named so for its equidistant location between the towns of Middleburg and The Plains.

It is home to a local vineyard and winery, and carries The Plains' ZIP Code of 20198.

[citation needed] Wide usage of Halfway is now quite uncommon, except by residents within neighboring towns.

The post office and general store no longer exist there.

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