Milton is a town in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States.

Woodside, a historic plantation home, is located 2 miles (3 km) southeast of town along Highway 57.

General Stephen Dodson Ramseur, a distinguished American Civil War hero, was a nephew of Caleb Hazard and Mary Dodson Richmond and stayed with them while recuperating from injuries received in the Battle of Malvern Hill.

A historic marker stands at the front of the yard to honor Ramseur.

Inside the house is the book about him, titled Lee's Gallant General.

Founded in 1796, Milton is also notable for being the home of Thomas Day, a free Black man who was a renowned cabinetmaker.

[6] Milton is located in northeastern Caswell County just to the east of the Dan River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Milton has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land.