Old Milton was first settled by Jasper and Sarah Martin who emigrated here in 1821. The Martin’s established a grist mill along 16 Mile Creek which ran through their property. * The mill was sited where Centennial Park is situated today. Early on this settlement was referred to as Martin’s Mill. The name was changed to Milton – derived from mill town – when the local post office opened in 1836. In 1853 Milton was chosen as the “County Town” for the newly created Halton County. The first Plan of Subdivision for Old Milton was created in 1854. In 1857 Milton was incorporated as a town. The community was prosperous thanks to agriculture which many of its citizens were engaged in. In addition to agriculture Milton also boasted the Martin mill, a foundry, a tannery, a woolen factory and brickyards. By the late 1800s Milton’s prosperity was on full display for all to see along  their Main Street which was lined with beautiful Victorian buildings. The dedication of Centennial Park in Canada’s centennial year 1967, was symbolic in that it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the growth of Old Milton as it transitioned from a largely rural community dominated by commercial enterprises into a residential neighbourhood that would attract families from all over. Today, Old Milton serves as the downtown for the new Milton, one of Canada’s fastest growing communities. * The Martin Family owned and operated the town mill after whom this town derived its name, for a remarkable 138 years before it was sold to Robin Hood Flour Mills in 1960.