Milton, County seat in Santa Rosa County, Florida, United States
Milton extends along the banks of the Blackwater River, featuring residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and recreational spaces across 4.6 square miles.
The settlement originated in the early 1800s as a lumber industry center, changing names from Scratch Ankle to Jernigan's Landing before becoming Milton in 1844.
The West Florida Railroad Museum and Imogene Theater stand as primary cultural institutions, displaying local heritage through exhibits and performances.
The Santa Rosa Medical Center, established in 1952, provides emergency services and medical care to residents of Milton and surrounding communities.
On March 31, 1962, Milton experienced Florida's most severe tornado until 1998, with 17 casualties and extensive damage across the city.
Location: Santa Rosa County
Inception: 1844
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: http://ci.milton.fl.us
GPS coordinates: 30.63028,-87.04639
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
Escambia Bay Bridge
15.5 km
Blackwater River State Park
18.2 km
Pensacola Historic District
29.1 km
Fort George
28.7 km
Temple Beth-El
28.4 km
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
29.1 km
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
26.8 km
Pensacola MESS Hall
28.7 km
Arcadia Sawmill and Arcadia Cotton Mill
4.3 km
Crystal Ice Company Building
27 km
Bagdad Village Historic District
3.6 km
Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church
1.3 km
North Hill Preservation District
28.7 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
28 km
St. Mary's Episcopal Church and Rectory
1.4 km
Ollinger-Cobb House
1.5 km
Hyer--Knowles Planing Mill Chimney
20.1 km
First Christian Church
28 km
Milton Historic District
1.2 km
John Edmunds Apartment House
26.7 km
James House
27.3 km
Museum of Local History
1.2 km
King-Hooton House
28.1 km
Marzoni House
28.1 km
St. Michael's Creole Benevolent Association Hall
29 km
Archeological Properties of the Naval Live Oaks Reservation MPS
26.4 km
Miraflores Park
27.3 km
Rex Theatre
29 kmReviews
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