Milton, NC

Milton is a town in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 155 residents. Milton is adjacent to the Virginia International Raceway, just across the state line in Virginia. The town's name was derived from its beginnings as Mill Town. That mix gives Milton a clear local shape within North Carolina, with older layers still visible in current places. The local scoop is a place whose streets, landmarks, and institutions keep its earlier story close to the present. A mill was established prior to the incorporation of the town. Founded in 1796, Milton is notable for being the home of Thomas Day, a free Black businessman who was a renowned cabinetmaker. Day's creations are celebrated today as a major contribution to American decorative arts.