Historic Milton

Milton History

Milton was established as a private town in 1859 by John Booth. He bought the 80-acre Myrtle Farm from Joseph Whatman and subdivided it into 62 allotments. The new township was given its name Milton by the first postmaster, George Knight, the same year. Before then it was simply called "The Settlement". Milton Urban Conservation Area is a fine example of a private township of the mid-19th Century. The principal civic and commercial buildings are Italian style while all the churches are simple Gothic in style.

Walking Tour Guide

The Milton Ulladulla Historical Society has prepared an excellent self-guided walking tour of historic Milton.
Enjoy exploring the town on a self-guided walk,taking in the history and how things have developed in keeping with its wonderful architecture. The walk will take approximately 1.5 hours and covers three kilometres with one medium hill.

Link to the online guide here https://muhsinc.org.au/walking-guide-to-historic-milton-nsw/

Or if you prefer a printed version you can find a printable pdf version here
https://muhsinc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Walking-Guide-to-Historic-Milton-NSW-print-version.pdf#:~:text=Take%20home%20more%20from%20your,century%20homes.L s

More about Milton Ulladulla

For a comprehensive guide to Milton-Ulladulla and surrounds, a wealth of information is available through https://ulladulla.info/.

This site provides a valuable guide to local events, business services, accommodation, shopping and more on the history and heritage of the area.

Some Local Landmarks

Sharing some of Milton’s achitecture.

Narrawilly farmhouse dating from the 1870s, built in symmetrical Victorian Georgian form, of rendered brick with a high-pitched hip roof and two chimneys. Built by John and Lucy Miller (daughter of Robert Garrad and Sarah Taylor).

Built by James Poole at Yatte Yattah for James and Sarah Warden (née Garrad) to their design,

The Milton School of Arts (now Milton Theatre) in New South Wales has been an integral part of community life since 1871. Originally serving as a cultural hub, it hosted magic lantern shows in 1911 and movies from 1929. Following renovations in 1997, it transitioned from a cinema into a popular venue for live performance.

Milton Township Subdivision 1860

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