Middleway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States, in the lower Shenandoah Valley.

A post office was established in 1806; and since there was another town called Smithfield in the state, a different name was needed to avoid confusion.

Middleway remains a small village and retains many of its historic buildings.

The most common experience was a constant clipping sound, like that of scissors, pervaded the house, giving the legend its name.

Afterwards they would frequently hear a disembodied voice who provided advice, tell them to pray, and told them to be better Catholics.