Milton is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 394 feet (120 m) and is located at 38.03194°N, -120.85222°W. 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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