History of Milton, Georgia

News and Information for Milton, Georgia

Milton County was created in 1857 from parts of Cobb, Cherokee, Dekalb, Gwinnett, and Forsyth Counties. This area was named after Georgia's first secretary of state, John Milton. The county seat was Alpharetta. The depression created hard times for Milton's citizens and it's infrastructure was suffering. When Fulton County offered to pave Milton's roads and improve their schools, the offer was too good to pass up. Old Milton County became no more.

In the July of 2006, voters went to the polls and voted to incorporate and become the new City of Milton.

Have you ever wondered who used to own the land your home sits on today? Curious about the old silos? What was the original name of this area? Did Indians live here? If the History of Milton is important to you, then why not join The Milton, Georgia Historical Preservation Committee today? These wonderful volunteers are focused on protected our past to educate our future. If you have some history that you'd like to share, contact these folks today! "

Find more about Milton's history here

Milton Historical Preservation Forum

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