Milton, Pennsylvania
Milton is a borough of 6,534 people in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1770.
Why visit Milton
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bucknell University, Chamberlin Iron Front Building, Col. James Cameron House and Milton State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Milton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milton
Milton is a borough in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States, on the West Branch Susquehanna River, 50 miles (80 km) north of Harrisburg, located in Central Pennsylvania's Susquehanna River Valley. As of the 2020 census, Milton had a population of 6,609. It is approximately 10 miles (16 km) upriver from the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River and about 30 miles (48 km) downriver of Williamsport.
From the Wikipedia article Milton, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Bucknell University
School · 3.7 mi
Private liberal arts college in the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania area
Museums and landmarks13
Chamberlin Iron Front Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic commercial building in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Col. James Cameron House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Lewisburg Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Milton Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Armory in Milton, Pennsylvania, United States
Milton Freight Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic freight station in Milton, Pennsylvania
Milton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Packwood House-American Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
NRHP in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Canal and Limestone Run Aqueduct
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Canal in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Reading Railroad Freight Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Railway station in Lewisburg, the United States of America
Slifer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Pennsylvania, United States
Sodom Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic octagonal school in West Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Rishel Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes13
Fero Vineyards and Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.9 mi
965 James P Mathias Road, Lewisburg
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.2 mi
899 Carpenter Road, Milton
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
History
Settled in 1770, Milton was incorporated in 1817, and is governed by a charter that was revised in 1890. Formerly, its extensive manufacturing plants included car and woodworking machinery shops; rolling, flour, knitting, planing, and saw mills; washer, nut, and bolt works; and furniture, shoe, couch, nail, fly net, bamboo novelty, and paper-box factories. In 1900, 6,175 people lived in Milton. In 1940, 8,313 people lived there. The population was 6,650 at the 2000 census, and 7,042 at the 2010 census.
The Milton Historic District, Pennsylvania Canal and Limestone Run Aqueduct, Milton Armory, and Milton Freight Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Milton, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Milton
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.1 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 7.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 27°F | 3.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 52°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.1 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 24°F | 3.4 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lewisburg (4 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
Northumberland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2006-06-30: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Penn Valley Airport (SEG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Lewisburg 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Linntown 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Dewart 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Shamokin Dam 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Mifflinburg 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Montgomery 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Danville 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Kenmar 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Hughesville 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Williamsport 19 mi northwest, about 31 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
- Milton, PA RR, Dincher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton Armory, Milton, Pennsylvania, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton Armory, Pennsylvania, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Milton State Park Boat Access (7494939286), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton PA Freight Station on the NRHP since April 13, 1977, Smallbones, CC0
- Milton train station (5909963138), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, PA Keystone Marker 1, Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton Clock (7491089726), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton Arch Street Mural (7491036304), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143204203), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143964434), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143204009), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143205051), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143203613), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143963392), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143964194), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- YMCA in Milton Historic District Nov 09, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, Pennsylvania (4143964796), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milton, PA Keystone Marker 3, Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chamberlain Bldg Lewisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Campus Theater Lewisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Reading Railroad Freight Station, Lewisburg, Union County, PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Sodom School PA 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Slifer House Union Co PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Packwood House Lewisburg PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Rishel CB 1830 PA, Smallbones, CC0
- Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library, Bucknell University (2008), Aurimas Liutikas from Lewisburg, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Rooke-Chapel, Jllm06, CC0
- Colonel James Cameron House, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Col James Cameron House, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chef Boyarde (7494944432), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lifeguard Cottage (7476292482), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shikellamys Stone (7497900788), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Red Tobacco (5906919303), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pennsylvania Canal's Limestone Run Aqueduct ruins panorama, Ruhrfisch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pennsylvania Canal's Limestone Run Aqueduct ruins, Ruhrfisch ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Grandview Cottage (7476294052), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Tabernacle (7476289932), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Milltown Deli (7491090928), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Broadway News 2011 (5907477038), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
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