Milton, New York facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Milton, New York is a name that can refer to a few different places in the state of New York. It's like having several people named "Alex Smith"—you need more information to know which one you're talking about!

What is Milton, New York?

When someone says "Milton, New York," they might be talking about one of two main places. Both are located in the state of New York, but they are in different counties.

Milton in Saratoga County

One place is a town called Milton (town), New York. This town is located in Saratoga County. Within this town, there is also a specific area known as a census-designated place (CDP). This CDP is called Milton (CDP), Saratoga County, New York. A CDP is a place that looks like a town or village but isn't officially incorporated as one. It's used by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering population data.

Milton in Ulster County

The other place that "Milton, New York" can refer to is a hamlet and another census-designated place. This one is called Milton, Ulster County, New York and is located in Ulster County. A hamlet is a small settlement, usually smaller than a village, and often without its own local government.

All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:

Milton, New York Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.