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.

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.

The racial makeup of the town was 58.33% White, 40.91% African American, and 0.76% from two or more races.