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Milton, FL

Milton is a city and the county seat of Santa Rosa County, Florida. It is located within the Pensacola Metropolitan Statistical Area. Milton is located in the geographic center of Santa Rosa County and it is bordered by Pace to the west, and Navarre to the South. As of 2020, the population of the city of Milton was 10,197. The town was incorporated in 1844 and is home to Naval Air Station Whiting Field.

Milton is located at 30°34′56″N 87°05′12″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km²), of which 4.4 square miles (11 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (4.59%) is water.

Milton was settled in the early 1800s as a small village centered on the lumber industry. The settlement originally was known as Scratch Ankle because of the briars and bramble that grew in the area. Another name was Jernigan's Landing after Benjamin Jernigan (died April 1847), who built a water-powered sawmill at what is now Locklin Lake between 1828 and 1830. Other names were Lumberton, Black Water, and Hard Scrabble, but by 1839, it was being referred to as Milltown. Milton was incorporated as a town in 1844, one year before the Territory of Florida joined the United States as the 27th state.

During the Civil War, much of Milton was burned by Confederate forces retreating from the Union capture of Pensacola on May 2–4 of 1862. The Confederates intended to prevent the town's industries from falling into Union hands. After the Southern forces evacuated the Union troops had a small garrison in nearby Bagdad where they had a base for expeditions in the surrounding area. Many Milton residents fled to Alabama.

Health and wellness are focal points in Milton, with facilities like the Santa Rosa Medical Center offering comprehensive healthcare services to the community. The city encourages an active lifestyle, surrounded by natural beauty and parks. Select Physical Therapy offers comprehensive physical therapy services, including orthopedic rehabilitation, sports medicine, manual therapy, and specialized programs for various conditions. CORA Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for musculoskeletal injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, balance and fall prevention, and occupational therapy services. Results Physiotherapy offers evidence-based physical therapy treatments for pain management, sports injuries, spine conditions, and neurological disorders. Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy) provides individualized rehabilitation programs, sports performance enhancement, work injury prevention, and wellness services. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Top Sites in Milton, FL: West Florida Railroad Museum, Blackwater Heritage State Trail, Gulf Breeze Zoo.

Population: 10,197 (2020). ZIP Codes: 32570. Area codes: 850. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Area: 5.86 sq mi (15.17 km²).

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What is Milton, FL famous for?

Milton is a vibrant, progressive city, balancing small-town charm and modern urban life. We honor our rich, cultural heritage and close relationship with the military with a large number of historic landmarks and attractions including Riverwalk Park, Gill-Bass Park, Veteran's Memorial Plaza, and Historic Bagdad Village. Our community has several organizations that focus on the betterment of its community, plus numerous festivals and performances throughout the year.

How far is Milton, FL from the beach?

Milton, FL, is located north of I-10 in between Pensacola and Navarre, FL. Milton is about 27 miles away from both Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach, and it takes most travelers about an hour to get there, depending on traffic. The beautiful beaches of Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach are about 40 miles away, and Destin, FL, is about 47 miles away. 

Is it expensive to live in Milton, FL?

Are you planning a move to Milton, FL, and wondering if it is an expensive place to live in? Milton is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro metro area, which is ranked 115 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Milton is estimated to be 95.7% of the national average making it an average US city.

Sources

City of Milton

Wikipedia

Fly Homes

Tripshock

Santa Rosa Medical Center

Select Physical Therapy

CORA Physical Therapy

Results Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy Associates (now ATI Physical Therapy)

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital

West Florida Railroad Museum

Blackwater Heritage State Trail

Gulf Breeze Zoo

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