Milton is an extinct hamlet in southern
Atchison County, in the
U.S. state
In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory where it shares its so ...
of
Missouri
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. It was a recognized village located along the
Tarkio River.
History
A post office called Milton was established in 1877, and remained in operation until 1908.
The origin of the name Milton is obscure. In 1915 the population was about 50.
References
Former populated places in Atchison County, Missouri
Former populated places in Missouri
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