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Unincorporated community
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Country	United States
State	California
County	Calaveras County
Elevation	394 ft (120 m)

California Historical Landmark
Reference #:	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 / 38.03194; -120.85222. 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.

The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #262.

A post office was established in 1871 and closed in 1942.

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