Why visit Milton
Townapedia lists 56 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Mid-Hudson Bridge, Academy Street Historic District and Adriance Memorial Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Milton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milton
Milton is a hamlet (and census-designated place) in Ulster County, New York, United States. The population was 1,650 at the 2020 census. The locale was named after John Milton, an English poet.
From the Wikipedia article Milton, Ulster County, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks56
Academy Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic district in Poughkeepsie, New York
Adriance Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic public library in Poughkeepsie, New York
Amrita Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic former clubhouse in Poughkeepsie, New York state, USA
Bardavon 1869 Opera House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Theater in Poughkeepsie, New York
Barrett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Boughton-Haight House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Charles Morschauser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Poughkeepsie, New York
Christ Episcopal Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Church building in Marlboro, New York, United States
Church Street Row
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Clark House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Corlies–Hart–Ritter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Poughkeepsie, New York
Dutchess County Court House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Courthouse in Poughkeepsie, United States of America
44 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes10
History
Captain William Bond was the first settler of record in the area of Milton, having obtained a patent from Queen Anne on June 12, 1712, which patent reserved the right to any trees fit for masts, planks, or otherwise suitable for her majesty's navy. Although Bond followed the sea, he served as deputy surveyor in Marlborough in 1717. Edward Hallock was a seafaring man who owned several vessels, all but one being destroyed by French cruisers. He and his family relocated from Long Island to Milton in late December 1760, and subsequently purchased land from Captain Bond's daughter Sukie. Hallock was a preacher in the Society of Friends.
In 1770 Captain Anning Smith constructed a small square dock on the river, where he built a wooden mill. The road leading to it, called the King's highway, was one of the first roads opened for the settlers living farther inland. Around 1845 the "old dock" came into possession of investors from Poughkeepsie, who established a factory for the manufacture of pins. Sloops were built and launched near here. In 1844 Sumner Colman started a wheel-barrow factory at the pin factory dock. In 1880 Henry H. Bell, from Long Island, started a plush and glove-lining factory at the site of the old pin factory. This later expanded to include the site of the former wheelbarrow factory which had burned in 1852.
From the History section of Milton, Ulster County, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Homewood Suites by Hilton Poughkeepsie
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
900 Thomas Watson Drive, Poughkeepsie
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Milton Hardware & Building Supply
Hardware store · 0.4 mi
1837 United States Highway 9W, Milton
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries29
James S Evans Elementary School
School · 5.4 mi
747 Sergeant Palmateer Way, Wappingers Falls
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
School · 4.1 mi
68 Dutchess Ave, Poughkeepsie
Healthcare1
Map of Milton
108 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 2.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 3.8 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Ap Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ulster County has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hudson Valley Regional Airport (POU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Poughkeepsie 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Clintondale 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Myers Corner 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- MacDonnell Heights 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Hyde Park 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Gardiner 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Merritt Park 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Hopewell Junction 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Newburgh 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Beacon 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Milton, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corlies-Ritter-Hart House, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 75 south Hamilton, Landon.frederick, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Rectory, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MarlboroNY ChristChurchEpiscopal, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MarlboroNY LattingtownBaptistChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Locust Grove, Poughkeepsie, NY, 2014, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amrita Club, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maple Grove 301 South Rd US 9 Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lady Washington Hose Company, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barrett House 55 Noxon Street Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Market Street Row, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Dwight Street, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Springside gateposts, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eastman Terrace 1-10 Eastman Terr Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poughkeepsie Meeting House 249 Hooker Ave Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hershkind House, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bardavon building poughkeepsie 2007 03 18, Rolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmers' and Manufacturers' Bank building, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thompson House 100 S Randolph Ave Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hasbrouck House, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Poughkeepsie City Hall 228 Main St Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Garfield Place, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New York State Armory, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 18 Barclay Street, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Academy Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grey Hook 5 Ferris Ln Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Reformed Church, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ethol House 171 Hooker Ave Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MarlboroNY ShadyBrookFarm, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Poughkeepsie train station, The original uploader was Daniel Case at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sague House 167 Hooker Ave Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on South Hamilton Street, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Milton, NY, train station, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toomey Building, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Freer House 70 Wilbur Blvd Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church Street Row, Poughkeepsie, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gregory House 140 S Cherry St Poughkeepsie NY, Pksherpa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 64 Montgomery Street, Poughkeepsie NY, John Phelan, CC BY-SA 3.0
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