👉 Midland is a town in Midland County, Texas, United States. It is located on US Route 120 near the intersection of US Highway 126 and US Highway 84. Midland was founded in 1893 as a small settlement, but it grew rapidly due to its strategic location on the Texas Gulf Coast. Midland has a rich history that dates back to the early days when it was known as "The Town of the Indians." It became