In 1856, Thomas Jefferson Thurston, the first permanent settler, built his first home in the Deep Creek area. The community was later called Littleton in honor of Jesse C. Little, a resident.
Later in 1860, Thurston moved and built a home near this site. Others followed and the area was called Thurston Fort, then Thurstonville and then Morganville. James Hanson later built a saw mill at the mouth of Line Creek, so the community became known as Milltown and in 1868, Milton.
Joseph Mecham settled in Milton during the fall of 1860, just north of here, across the creek from Thurston’s. The creek became the property line between Thurstons and Mechams and was named Line Creek.
In 1906, a two-room red brick and sandstone school house was built across the street just south of Line Creek Road. This bell hung in the belfry and called the children to school. The school was one of the nicest in the early days of the county and hosted many dances and other events.
Milton Park came into existence in 1905 as a community gathering place for reunions, picnics, ball games and other celebrations.
Residents continue to volunteer time and resources, demonstrating the spirit of unity and selflessness that enabled the early settlers to exist in the hostile climate. Morgan County now owns and maintains the park.
The early community values of service, sacrifice, work, cooperation, friendliness, caring and dedication to God, country and family continue to make Milton a great place to live.
