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Milton is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. According to local legend, the town was named for the English poet John Milton, but the name most likely originated from William FitzWilliam, 4th Earl FitzWilliam, who held the title Viscount Milton and was a supporter of independence for the colonies during the American Revolution.

Milton was chartered by Governor Benning Wentworth of New Hampshire on June 8, 1763. In February 1782, the town was first settled by William Irish, Leonard Owen, Amos Mansfield, Absalom Taylor, and Thomas Dewey.

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Milton, Vermont, USA - Camp Rich, Milton, Vt.
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Milton, Vermont, USA - Dedication of Soldiers Monument.
Milton, Vt. Sep. 6th, 1909
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1788 - (Milton) On the 2d of May, 1788, Noah SMITH, J. P., published a warning for a meeting to be held on the 25th of June, at the house of Colonel Stephen KEYS, at Manchester, Vt.
At that time and place Noah SMITH was chosen moderator and Amos MANSFIELD clerk. It was voted to make a second, third and fourth division of the undivided land in Milton, reserving five acres out of each one hundred acres for public highways. Amos MANSFIELD was appointed to allot and survey these divisions, and was to receive four dollars on each right actually surveyed.

History of Chittenden County, Vermont With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers
Edited By W. S. Rann, Syracuse, N. Y.
D. Mason & Co., Publishers, 1886
1795 (Milton) On the 12th of October, 1795, a vote was passed to give a minister twenty-two shillings a Sabbath for preaching.
History of Chittenden County, Vermont With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers
Edited By W. S. Rann, Syracuse, N. Y.
D. Mason & Co., Publishers, 1886
1804 - (Milton) The Congregational Church was organized September 21, 1804, by the Rev. Lemuel HAYNES and James DAVIS.
History of Chittenden County, Vermont With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers
Edited By W. S. Rann, Syracuse, N. Y.
D. Mason & Co., Publishers, 1886
1839 - Milton
Milton, Vermont
Chittenden county. Milton is bounded on the W. by lake Champlain, and is finely watered by the river Lamoille. It lies 12 miles N. from Burlington and 40 N.W. from Montpelier. Population, 1830, 2,100. The soil of the town is generally good, and about 9,000 sheep graze in its pastures. There are some places in Milton worthy of the traveller's notice. A little distance from the neat and flourishing village are the Great falls, on the Lamoille. In the course of 50 rods the whole river falls 150 feet.—About the middle of the rapid is a small island, by which the water passes on each side, with great violence and loud roaring. The scenery on the banks of the river is wild and beautiful. There are some mills on the river, and considerable trade on the lake.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839
1849 Milton
Chittenden Co. Milton is bounded on the west by Lake Champlain, and is finely watered by the River Lamoille. The soil of the town is generally good. There are some places in Milton worthy of the travelled notice. A little distance from the neat and flourishing village are the Great Falls, on the Lamoille. In the course of fifty rods the whole river falls 150 feet. About the middle of the rapid is a small island by which the water passes on each side, with great violence and loud roaring. The scenery on the banks of the river is wild and beautiful. There are some mills on the river, and considerable trade on the lake.

There is another pleasant village two miles west of the falls, called Checker-Berry. The water power of this town is so immense, and the facilities afforded it by Lake Champlain for an extensive commerce, together with the improved power of steam which it will shortly possess, and seated in a fertile and healthy region, will, doubtless, render this place a site of... Read MORE...

1867 - VERMONT. Fatal Railroad Accident Near Milton.
BURLINGTON, Vt., Wednesday, Oct. 23. Last evening CHARLES WOLCOTT, Jr., of this city, was instantly killed, near Milton, Vt., by falling from the mail train of the Vermont Central Railroad.
The New York Times
New York, New York
October 24, 1867
1886 Milton
The town of Milton, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Champlain, is in the northwestern corner of Chittenden county, and is bounded north by Georgia in Franklin county, east by Westford, south by Colchester, and west by Lake Champlain. Its name is supposed to have been given to it in honor of the blind author of “Paradise Lost,” as many of the towns in New England and throughout the east were named from English originals before the separation of the colonies from the mother country. The charter of the town was granted by Governor Benning WENTWORTH, of New Hampshire, on the 8th of June, 1763...

Since the first settlement of the town a most radical change has taken place in the nature of its principal interest Many of the early settlers turned their attention to cutting and preparing for the Quebec market the pine timber that covered the surface of nearly the entire town. Accordingly, mills were erected on every available site, and rafts of lumber were continually floating down... Read MORE...

1895 - Milton
Milton, a post-village in Milton township, Chittenden co. Vt, on the Lamoille River, 7 miles from its mouth, and on the Central Vermont Railroad, 14 miles S. of St. Albans, and 14 miles (direct) N.N.E. of Burlington. The river here falls about 150 feet in a course of 300 yards, affording abundant water-power. Milton has several saw mills, a carriage-shop, 3 churches, and a graded school. Pop. of the township, 2052.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott
1906
Milton, a post-village in Milton township (town), Chittenden co., Vt., on the Lamoille River, 7 miles from its mouth, and on the Central Vermont R., 14 miles S. of St. Albans. The river here falls about 150 feet and affords abundant water-power. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1804 ; of the village, about 750.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906
1937 FIVE DIE WHEN TRAIN HITS CAR
MILTON, Vt., May 15 - (AP) - Five persons, four of whom were school children, were killed today when an automobile used for transporting the children to school collided with a train two miles south of Milton.

The dead were John C. Vasseur, 37, driver of the car; Rene Larochelle, 11, and her brother Howard, 13; Earl Murray, 10, and Earl Fuller, 14, all of Milton.

The children were en route to school on Saturday to make up for time previously lost.

Investigators said the driver apparently expected a clear track at the grade crossing, unaware of the train.

A light rain was falling at the time, investigators said, and possibly helped obscure the view.
Ogden Standard Examiner
Ogden, Utah
May 15, 1937
Whether you're a local looking for new adventures or a visitor exploring the area, there are plenty of places to go and things to do in Milton. Here's a list to get you started:
Milton Town Forest: This is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. The town forest offers hiking and biking trails, as well as a disc golf course. In the winter, it's perfect for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Arrowhead Golf Course: If you're into golf, the Arrowhead Golf Course in Milton is a beautiful 18-hole course surrounded by picturesque Vermont landscapes.

Milton Falls: Head to the Milton Falls Recreation Area to see the stunning Milton Falls, a local gem. It's a short hike to the falls, and the view is worth it, especially during the spring when the water is rushing.

Sand Bar State Park: This park is located on the shores of Lake Champlain and offers a sandy beach, picnic areas, and a playground. It's a fantastic spot for swimming and sunbathing in the summer.

Lake Champlain: Explore the shores of Lake Champlain. You can go fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply enjoy a leisurely lakeside walk.

Milton Artists' Guild: If you're interested in the... Read MORE...

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