Named for Lake Miltona, the city of Miltona, Minnesota is in Douglas County. There are actually three lakes in Miltona. There is also Lake Irene, which was originally named Reservoir Lake, and Lake Vermont, sometimes referred to as Crooked Lake. Before 1858, there were no settlers in the area, as southern and western Douglas County was Indian territory. By 1851, the Dakota and Ojibway had ceded their lands and, by 1858 the Red River Trail cut through the area, connecting the Red River of the North with the Mississippi River. A post office was established in 1873. The 1862 Homestead Act offered land to anyone who would clear it and live on the land for five years, and the end of the Sioux Uprising opened more lands to white settlement. In 1870, there was a stagecoach stop known as Alden Hamlet on Boggy Creek, south of Lake Irene. Ten years later, Spruce Hill Village was founded, and had a post office. The old Military Road was nearby. Further north, there was the Village of Spruce Center. Three miles away, was Rose City. Founded thirty years later and incorporated in 1930, Miltona was the youngest town in the area, but also the largest. Miltona Township was organized in 1872. The Soo Line Railroad came through in 1902, which prompted the founding of Forada, Carlos and Miltona. John Hintzen bought the land that would become the village of Miltona in 1902, laying out the village. A depot was built in Miltona but, before then, there was a place on the northeast side of Lake Irene, known as Old Spur, where people caught the train. Soon, schools and churches were built. Because of its lakes and scenery, Miltona became a popular resort community, with summer residents building lakeshore cabins. In 1970, a tornado touched down in Miltona, destroying businesses in the center of town as well as several homes. In recent years, homes have replaced farms and fields surrounding the city, and many of its residents work in Alexandria or Parkers Prairie.
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Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the ELCA congregation meets at its facilities on County Road 14 in Miltona, Minnesota. Directions are given, and a schedule of Sunday and weekday services, calendar of events, and Bible study resources are put forward, along with a gallery of photographs, and sermon archive.
http://www.faithlutheranmiltona.com/
The LMA is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization set up to ensure water quality and the ecological balance for the preservation of Lake Miltona, including water sampling, shoreline preservation, joint educational activities, restocking walleyes, and an annual boat parade. General information about the lake and association are given, along with an area directory, membership policies, meeting agendas and minutes.
http://www.lake-miltona.org/
The non-profit organization was formed to create awareness of Lake Miltona, a 5,800 acre lake in west-central Minnesota, and to promote the Tip Top Cove Resort, Viking Bay Resort, and Woodland Resort, all of which are on the lake, near the city of Miltona, Minnesota. A history of the lake and county, and an overview of its resorts, fishing opportunities, and other activities are put forth.
http://visitlakemiltona.com/
Situated on the shores of Lake Miltona, the campground offers nightly rates and a list of amenities that include firewood, ice, bait, a fire ring on every site, use of a freezer, bath hose near the campsites, dump station, basketball court, fish cleaning house, and a beach for swimming. Public access to the lake adjoins the property, pets are allowed, and there are several nearby golf courses.
http://www.luckyacrescampground.com/
Located in west-central Minnesota, Miltona has three lakes within five miles of town: Lake Irene, Lake Miltona and Lake Vermont. The official municipal web site features a history and profile of the community, administrative contacts, public notices, and a guide to local businesses, churches, museums, park facilities, theaters, real estate agents, attractions, recreational opportunities and events.
http://www.miltona.org/
The retail meat processing shop and store in Miltona, Minnesota offers unique sausages, jerky, and meat snacks, as well as a full retail counter of meat products, custom processing of beef, pork, buffalo and lamb, wild game processing and curing, and sausage making. Its location, store hours, contacts, products, and an overview of its services are put forth.
http://www.miltonameats.com/
Established in 1871, Miltona Township is in Douglas County, Minnesota, and organized as a separate political entity than the city of Miltona. The official township web site offers a map showing the boundaries of the township, a history, and public notices, as well as meeting dates and times, minutes, resolutions, ordinances, and policies. Board members are identified.
http://www.miltonatownship.org/
Offering, two, three and four-bedroom cottages, the Rusty Moose Resort was formerly known as Tip Top Cove Resort. Located on Lake Miltona, in Miltona Township, Minnesota, its location offers fishing opportunities, a swimming beach, boating, and wireless Internet. Its cabins are described in detail, and shown in photographs, and reservations may be made through the site.
http://rustymooseresort.com/
Situated on Lake Miltona, near the city of Miltona, Minnesota, Woodland Resort is open year round, offering fishing and beach activities in the summer and ice fishing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling in the winter, including boat rentals. Reservations may be made online, and the site includes special offers, photographs, and a blog.
http://www.vacationminnesota.com/
