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Milton, Ontario - About Our Town

 

A little about Milton - Historic Milton, Ontario

Milton was first settled by Jasper Martin and his wife Sarah. Both had immigrated from Newcastle England and first settled the property which is now Milton in 1822.
At that time the area was largely marshland and heavy forest with the Sixteen Mile creek flowing naturally through the centre of what is now Milton. Jasper saw the potential of this creek and managed to dam it creating an artificial mill pond.
In these early years the mill became the center of settlement in Milton. Newcomers to the area naturally settled in this small hamlet that became known as Martin's Mills. 


As our small town grew it soon became known as Mill Town, and later Milton.

 

Town Hall
The land currently occupied by the Milton Town Hall was originally offered to the town on free of charge by Hugh Foster, a local resident. Although various offers had been considered, the County Council met in late 1853 to accept Mr. Foster's offer.

 

Between the years 1855 and 1877 the County Buildings, the Halton County Court House, and Jail and exercise yard were built.  Both the Court House and Jail remained in operation by the Province of Ontario until 1974 when the Regional Municipality of Halton was formed.

Town Hall - Milton Ontario Canada

 


In 1982, under the guidance of the Milton Historical Society, the property was purchased by the Town of Milton for One Dollar. The grounds and building were later resorted to magnificent condition and became what is now Milton's Town Hall.

 

According to the Canada 2001 Census there were 31,005 people living in Milton. (The population of Milton as of 2006 is 53,939). As of 2001 there were 10,933 Housing units.

  • The average population density per square kilometer was 85.9 persons.

Age population was: 26.4% of the population was 19 and below, 63.1% of the population ages 20-64 and 10.5% 65 and older.

  • The median income for a household in the town was $39,795.

  • The average household income for a family with two earners was $94,384.

  • With one earner in a family, $64,043.

  • Males had an average income of $60,069 versus $40,897 for females.

  • 27.1% of the population had completed high school. 11.4% a Trades certificate or diploma. 22.9% College. 22.9% University.

  • 15.7% of the population had not completed high school.

  • The linguistic makeup of the town was English as a mother tongue for 89.7% of the population.

French as a mother tongue for 1.2% of the population and 0.4% of the population English and French. 8.7% of the populations mother tongue was a language other than French and or English.

  • 90.8% of the population could speak English only, 0.0% of the town could speak French only and 4.8% of the population could speak English and French. 0.3% of the population could not speak English or French.

  • 3.3% of the population consisted of visible minorities.

Steam-Era

Every labour day weekend in Milton the annual Milton Steam-Era takes place. Steam-Era is the annual show produced by the "Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association" held at the Milton Fairgrounds. Steam engines from the turn of the century silently puff their way around the grounds. Hundreds of tractors and stationary engines along with antique cars, models and agricultural displays recreate life in the rural country a 100 years ago.

 

Fall Fair

The Milton Fall Fair happens every year on the last weekend of September. The Fall Fair has been a tradition in the town for over 60 years. Events include: Agricultural show, midway, livestock, entertainment, the Demolition Derby and other traditional county fair events. The event takes place at the Milton Fairgrounds located in the historic subdivision area of Milton.

 

Farmer's Market

A farmer's market operates on Main St. in downtown Milton on Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00pm from May through October. The section of Main St. that hosts the market is closed off to vehicles during the event. Local Farmers proudly display "picked fresh this morning" produce and the streets come alive with artisans and flower vendors.

 

 
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