Slightly overshadowed by our neighbours to the south and THEIR celebrations and our most recent Canada Day events, the Town of Milton has turned 154 years old today. And contrary to popular belief, Mayor Gord Krantz was NOT on Town Council at that time!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILTON!
From the Town of Milton website:
Living in Milton, Ontario
Then…
Milton’s earliest beginnings can be traced back to 1825, when an enterprising young man named Jasper Martin built a gristmill on a mill pond. By harvesting the power of the swiftly flowing water, Jasper’s gristmill prospered and grew to become the centre of a settlement called Martin’s Mills, with a population of just 100 people in 1837.
The townspeople soon changed the name of the town to Milton because of the Martin family’s fondness for the poet John Milton. The Town of Milton was incorporated in 1857 and the first Town Council meeting was held in the County Buildings, where the current Town Hall is still located, on July 4, 1857.
And now…
Today, the Mill Pond is still flourishing in the centre of town, but without the gristmill, surrounded by a landscaped park. This gathering place is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts who want to walk, picnic and fish or just sit on a bench to enjoy the nature around them. From the historic downtown core with a bustling Saturday morning Farmers’ Market, to the steady business growth and development throughout the town, Milton has continued to prosper over the years. Nestled at the base of the scenic Niagara Escarpment, Milton is also well known as the preferred tourism destination Escarpment Country™
Home and beyond…
Milton is home to Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfieldwho has taken his down-to-earth Milton heritage around the world and beyond. A graduate of our very own Milton District High School, we are proud to have Colonel Chris Hadfield as an international ambassador for the Town of Milton.
Milton – an ideal place to live, work and play
Whether you are visiting, working or living in Milton, we know you will enjoy everything the Town of Milton has to offer. We encourage you to get to know us a little better, stay awhile and maybe even take home a souvenir as a reminder of our old-fashioned hospitality.