Milton, California
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  Milton Location in California  Milton Milton (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 38°01′55″N 120°51′08″W / 38.03194°N 120.85222°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Reference no. | 262 |
Milton is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 394 feet (120 m) and is located at 38°01′55″N 120°51′08″W / 38.03194°N 120.85222°W. The community is in ZIP code 95684 and area code 209.
Milton was established in 1871 when the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad, later a Southern Pacific Railroad branch, was completed. The town was named for railroad engineer Milton Latham. As the terminus of the railroad, Milton was a staging point for travelers completing their journeys by wagon or stagecoach.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #262.
A post office was established in 1871 and closed in 1942.
Politics
In the state legislature, Milton is in the 8th Senate District, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby, and the 5th Assembly District, represented by Republican Joe Patterson. Federally, Milton is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.
See also
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Milton, California
- ^ "Milton". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved October 6, 2012.
- ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 803. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ "Senators". State of California. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ^ "Members Assembly". State of California. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ^ "California's 4th Congressional District - Representatives & District Map". Civic Impulse, LLC. Retrieved March 1, 2013.
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