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Originally a part of the town of Dorchester, Milton was incorporated as an independent town in 1662 and remains as such today, although it borders in the burgeoning city of Boston on the north along the Neponset River.
Milton is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States and an affluent suburb of Boston. The population was 28,630 at the 2020 census. Milton is the birthplace of former U.S. President George H. W. Bush, and architect Buckminster Fuller.
A Brief History of Milton. by Brian Doherty, Chair, Milton Historical Society. Milton was first settled in 1640 as a village of the town of Dorchester. It was called Unquity from an Indian name, Unquity-Quisset, which meant where the head- waters of the Neponset River met the tidewaters of the bay.
Milton, town (township), Norfolk county, eastern Massachusetts, U.S. It lies along the Neponset River, just south of Boston. Settled in 1636 as a part of Dorchester, it was early known as Uncataquisset, from an Algonquian word meaning “head of tidewater,” and was separately incorporated in 1662.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 2, 2024 · Since its settlement in 1636, Milton has witnessed the unfolding of centuries of American history, and its historical places serve as a testament to its importance. From enchanting colonial-era homes to iconic Revolutionary War landmarks, the town offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past.
The Milton Historical Society was founded in 1904 to collect, preserve, publish and exhibit artifacts and records relating to the town of Milton, Massachusetts. It is headquartered at the Suffolk Resolves House, where a precursor to the Declaration of Independence was signed on September 9, 1774.
MACRIS. Local Newspapers. The Library has microfilm available for many historical Milton newspapers. These include: Milton News 1882-1904. Milton Record 1904-1953. Milton Record-Transcript 1954-2012. Milton Times Dec.1995 –. Library. Bookshop. Monday. 9 AM - 9 PM.
