The village was first mentioned around 1312 as Midwoude, and means "middle forest". Middle is used, because it is located between
Oostwoud and
Nibbixwoud. Midwoud developed in the Late Middle Ages as a
peat excavation settlement. In 1984, the Dutch Reformed church burnt down, and only the
neoclassic church tower from 1867 remained. A new church was built in 1987 near the old church leaving the tower detached. == Gallery ==