Milton, Saratoga County, New York facts for kids
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Milton
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Map highlighting Milton's location within Saratoga County.
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 Milton
Location in New York
Milton
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Named for | John Milton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.75 sq mi (92.60 km2) |
| • Land | 35.69 sq mi (92.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 18,800 |
| • Density | 525.9/sq mi (203.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (Eastern EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12020
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| Area code(s) | 518 |
| FIPS code | 36-091-47537 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2497690 |
Milton is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 18,800 people lived there. Some people think the town was named after the famous poet, John Milton. Others believe its name comes from "Mill-town," because of all the mills that used to be there.
Milton is located in the middle of Saratoga County. It is southwest of Saratoga Springs.
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The History of Milton
This area was first claimed in 1708. People started settling in the town around 1772.
How Milton Became a Town
The town of Milton was officially created in 1792. It was formed from a part of the town of Ballston. A year later, in 1793, some of Milton's land was used to help create the town of Greenfield. In 1807, Milton lost a bit more land when Ballston Spa became its own village.
Milton's Industrial Past
In the mid-to-late 1800s, Milton was a busy place for factories. One of the most famous was the paper mills owned by George West. He was known as the "Paper Bag King" because he invented square-bottomed paper bags. He sold millions of them after the American Civil War.
Other important factories included those that made tools, like the ones owned by Isaiah Blood. There was also a large mill for wood products run by Benjamin Barber. The National Folding Box paper mill and the Cottrell Paper Mill were also big. Today, only the Cottrell Paper Mill is still working. All these early mills used water power. They eventually closed because new factories started using electricity, which was more efficient.
The Ballston Terminal Railroad
In the early 1900s, Milton had its own special trolley line called the Ballston Terminal Railroad. It stretched about 12 miles from Ballston Spa to Rock City Falls and Middle Grove. This trolley was unusual because it mostly carried goods for factories, not passengers. It ran from 1898 to 1929.
Kesselring Site
A special research facility for the Navy, called the Kesselring Site, was built in West Milton in 1948. It focuses on nuclear power for ships.
Modern Milton
As of 2022, Milton has the most manufactured home parks in Saratoga County.
Milton's Geography
Milton covers about 35.6 square miles (92.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Waterways and Roads
The Kayaderosseras Creek flows through the eastern part of Milton.
Several important roads run through the town. New York State Route 29 goes east to west across the northern part of Milton. New York State Route 67 runs along the southern edge of the town. State Route 50 crosses the southern corner, passing through Ballston Spa and North Ballston Spa.
People in Milton
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,795 | — | |
| 1830 | 3,079 | 10.2% | |
| 1840 | 3,166 | 2.8% | |
| 1850 | 4,220 | 33.3% | |
| 1860 | 5,254 | 24.5% | |
| 1870 | 4,946 | −5.9% | |
| 1880 | 5,565 | 12.5% | |
| 1890 | 5,820 | 4.6% | |
| 1900 | 5,926 | 1.8% | |
| 1910 | 5,724 | −3.4% | |
| 1920 | 5,294 | −7.5% | |
| 1930 | 5,672 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 5,768 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 6,294 | 9.1% | |
| 1960 | 7,114 | 13.0% | |
| 1970 | 10,450 | 46.9% | |
| 1980 | 12,876 | 23.2% | |
| 1990 | 14,658 | 13.8% | |
| 2000 | 17,103 | 16.7% | |
| 2010 | 18,575 | 8.6% | |
| 2020 | 18,800 | 1.2% | |
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According to the 2000 census, there were 17,103 people living in Milton. There were 6,401 households, and 4,544 families. The average household had about 2.64 people.
Many families lived in Milton. About 38.2% of households had children under 18. Most households (56.4%) were married couples living together.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Communities and Places in Milton
- Ballston Spa – The northern part of the village of Ballston Spa, which is the county seat, is in southeastern Milton.
- Bloodville – This was a place near Ballston Spa where the American Axe & Tool Company used to be.
- Factory Village – A small community northwest of Ballston Spa. It got its name from two paper mills that were once there.
- Frink Corners – A location in the northwestern part of the town, right at the town line.
- Kesselring Site – A research facility for the Navy in western Milton.
- Milton Center – A small community northwest of Ballston Spa.
- North Ballston Spa – A community located at the northern edge of Ballston Spa.
- North Milton – A small community east of Rock City Falls.
- Rock City Falls – A community in the northwestern part of the town.
- Saratoga County Airport (5B2) – An airport located north of Ballston Spa.
- West Milton – A small community near the western town line. It used to be called "Spiers Corners" and "Clutes Corners."
See also
In Spanish: Milton (pueblo) para niños
