Milton in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Milton Masonic Hall

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

1. Milton Masonic Hall Marker

Inscription.
Keystone Lodge No. 161, F. & A. M, instituted in Copperopolis, Dec. 19, 1862, at the height of the copper mining boom. Moved 1881, to Milton, the terminal of the Stockton & Copperopolis Railroad, which, because of the collapse of copper mining, never reached its intended goal. Dedicated to those who sought to perpetuate the moral teachings of Freemasonry. To them we gratefully acknowledge out debt.

Erected 1962 by Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of California. (Marker Number 262.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 19, 1916.

Location. 38° 1.936′ N, 120° 51.169′ W. Marker is in Milton, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is at the intersection of Flint Street and Milton Road, on the right when traveling north on Flint Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17020 Flint St, San Andreas CA 95249, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Jenny Lind (approx. 4.4 miles away); Madame Josephine Felix (approx. 8.6 miles away); Farmington Odd Fellows Lodge #296

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(approx. 10.7 miles away); Valley Spring (approx. 11.1 miles away); Double Springs (approx. 12.4 miles away); Camanche (approx. 12.7 miles away); Campo Seco (approx. 13½ miles away); a different marker also named Double Springs (approx. 13.7 miles away).

Regarding Milton Masonic Hall. In 1937 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 262, Milton - Completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1871 marked the birth of the town of Milton. Named after Milton Latham, one of the railroad construction engineers, this town was the first in Calaveras County to have a railroad. Freight and passengers continued their journeys to other parts of Calaveras County by wagon and stagecoach.

Also see . . .
1. Milton, California. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Fire destroys Milton Masonic Lodge. Calaveras Enterprise website entry (Submitted on July 14, 2016, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California.)

Additional commentary.
1. Milton, California
Milton, California is an inhabited ghost town in Central California. Milton was for a brief time,

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

2. Milton Masonic Hall Marker

an important railhead. The rail line from Stockton was originally slated to be pushed into nearby Copperopolis, but the market for copper declined after the civil war and the rail line ended at Milton. Rail service gradually declined until it was discontinued in 1940. The rails were salvaged shortly after for use in the war effort.
The most substantial historic building left in Milton is the Masonic Hall. The hall was originally erected in Copperopolis but was moved here in 1881 when it became apparent that the railhead was going to be in Milton.

— Submitted June 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

Milton Masonic Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

3. Milton Masonic Hall

Milton Masonic Hall - Rear of Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

4. Milton Masonic Hall - Rear of Building

Fire destroys Milton Masonic Lodge image. Click for full size.

5. Fire destroys Milton Masonic Lodge

Calveras Enterprise, January 25, 2016

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,076 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on April 28, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.