Milton, California
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Milton is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It sits an elevation of 382 feet (116 m) above sea level and is located at . The community is in ZIP code 95684 and area code 209.
Completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1871 marked the birth of the town of Milton. Named after Milton Latham, one of the railroad construction engineers, this town was the first in Calaveras County to have a railroad. Freight and passengers continued their journeys to other parts of Calaveras County by wagon and stagecoach.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #262.
[edit] Politics
In the state legislature Milton is located in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Dave Cox, and in the 25th Assembly District, represented by Republican Tom Berryhill. Federally, Milton is located in California's 3rd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +7[1] and is represented by Republican Dan Lungren.
[edit] References
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. Campaign Legal Center Blog. Retrieved on 2007-10-20.
[edit] External links
- Milton, California is at coordinates Coordinates:
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