Milton, California
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38°01′55″N 120°51′08″W / 38.03194°N 120.85222°W
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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 | 390 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.[2]
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #262.[2]
A post office was established in 1871 and closed in 1942.[3]
In the state legislature, Milton is in the 8th senatorial district, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby,[4] and the 5th Assembly district, represented by Republican Joe Patterson.[5] Federally, Milton is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.[6]
