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Places to See & Things to Do - Milton
Milton
Milton was established in 1825 as a trading post on the Blackwater River. Hidden in a nearby swamp is the archeological site of the remains of the 19th century Arcadia Mill. This historical enterprise introduced Northwest Florida to the industrial revolution with a water-powered sawmill, quarry, gristmill, cotton mill, and the first textile mill in the South to convert local natural resources into finished consumer products. In fact, by the late 1850’s, Santa Rosa County was the most industrialized county in the entire state of Florida.
 The City of Milton, a river town on the banks of the Blackwater River was founded in 1844 and is one of the oldest cities in Florida. From the earliest days of the city, the Blackwater River served as a transportation artery for the timber, brick, naval stores and shipbuilding industries.
Today, the river remains the heart of downtown with Milton’s Riverwalk Park, (850) 983-5400, gracing the banks. Forests of longleaf pine once dominated the lands surrounding Milton and provided much of the "heart pine" lumber found in the many historic buildings.
These buildings include the restored Milton Opera House/Imogene Theater, (850) 626-9830, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, (850) 623-2905, and the Milton L & N Train Depot, (850) 623-3645. The Santa Rosa Historical Society Museum of Local History, (850) 623-4998, showcase show early Milton pioneers lived and worked. The West Florida Railroad Museum, (850) 623-3645, depicts Milton’s rich railroad history.
Main Street Milton, (850) 626-6246, is a Florida Main Street community working to preserve the unique historical character of downtown Milton while returning downtown Milton’s historic commercial district to an active, lively community center with a strong economic base.
The rich history of the area weaves a story of abundant natural resources. Milton is known as the "Canoe Capital of Florida" because of the miles of creeks and rivers that wind through the area. The Blackwater Heritage Trail, (850) 983-5338, a rails-to-trails project runs from downtown Milton to Naval Air Station-Whiting Field and provides opportunities for biking, walking, jogging and in-line skating.
Experience the sights and sounds of this small southern city that serves as a gateway to an abundance of historical and natural resources. Here, you can enjoy the diverse styles of southern architecture, the creeks and trails, and the whistle of the train as it crosses the historic swing span bridge over the Blackwater River.
Directions
From the east: From I-10 use Exit #31. Turn north (right) on S.R. 87 and travel to intersection with S.R. 90. Turn west (left) and travel through East Milton. Continue west and cross the Blackwater River into historic downtown Milton. Highway S.R. 90 is called Caroline Street in downtown Milton.
From the west: From I-10 use Exit #22. Turn north (left) on C.R. 191 and travel through the village of Bagdad. Continue on C.R. 191 to S.R. 90 ( Caroline Street) in Milton, turn east (right) to enter the historic downtown area of Milton.
IT’S ALL IN THE TIMING:
Riverwalk Fine Arts Festival, March
Main Street Nights, September-October
The Ghosts of Milton Walking Tour, October
Christmas on the Town, December
VISITOR INFORMATION
Santa Rosa County Visitor Information Center
(800) 480-7263
www.beaches-rivers.com
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