From the 1925's to the 1960's the U.S. Gypsum Company operated a Gypsum Mine here. At its peak the town had a population of 1000 and 313 houses. Most of the buildings were torn down and today only foundations remain. Here is a link along with a picture:

http://www.designbycandy.com/personal/gone.htm

The Ripley Branch is gone
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Midlands RR is missing
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Midland
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Midland
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Midland
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Midland
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Midland
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Midland Art Gallary
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Both Town And RR Are Gone
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Midland Used Card
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Midland Pads
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Midland Factory
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Midland Driveway
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Midland Art Gallary
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Midland Retirement Party
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Midland Slabs
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Midland - Once a nice company town
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