The first roads that ran through Middlefork were the Lexington-Purdy and Mifflin-Saltillo Roads. The Lexington-Purdy road is now Highway 22.

The first settlers were Fred Phelps, M. Jones and Nichols Garrett, all settling on the Middlefork Creek about one mile from the present school, in the year 1830. The oldest house now standing was built in 1835, first occupied by Fred Phelps and now occupied by Joe Williams.

The first churches were Missionary Baptist at Unity and Cumberland Presbyterian at Big Springs. The Unity Church remains an active church, The first cemeteries were Unity, Big Springs and Garret's. Unity is a beautiful cemetery still in use. The first preachers in the community were John Newt Wheatley and W.M. Hodges.

The first carding mill was located on Middlefork Creek and was operated by Ervin McAdams.

The school received the name of Middlefork for being near the branch of the Forkadeer River. The first school buildings were Big Springs and the Edwards School.

The first teachers were John Wheatley and Prof. Hubbard. The first school house at Middlefork was built in 1895. The first school house on the present grounds was built in 1911, which was badly damaged by a storm in 1915. One school was taught in this building by Laura Patterson.

The second school was taught by Prof. W.C. Crook in 1912. The present building was constructed in 1922. The second room was added in 1929. The first school was taught in the present building by W.C. Crook.

About 1925 Middlefork became a two-teacher school. The following teachers have taught with W.C. Crook; Allie Crook, Mrs. Lena Wallace, Kathleen Essary, Minnie Page, Ruth Stewart, Pauline McAdams. The present teachers are W.C. Crook and Pauline McAdams. the average daily attendance since 1925 is 49 plus.