| Milton, formerly known as Scratch Ankle for its propensity to grow briars, is the county seat of Santa Rosa County. It was incorporated in 1844 and its population was 8.044 as of 2004. It is home to Naval Air Station Whiting Field. It is also home to several golf courses such as The Moors, Tanglewood Golf Club, Whiting Field Golf Course, The Club at Hidden Creek, and a few others. There are numerous venues for museums, ballet, art galleries, festivals and concerts. There is a zoo and 7 different movie theaters. Its total area is 4.6 square miles with .2 square miles of water. |