Map of Troy town, North Carolina

Troy is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,188 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Montgomery County. A short story by Charles W. Chesnutt, The Sheriff’s Children, is set in Troy.

Troy town overview:
Name:	Troy town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	North Carolina
County:	Montgomery County
Elevation:	659 ft (201 m)
Total Area:	3.70 sq mi (9.59 km²)
Land Area:	3.66 sq mi (9.48 km²)
Water Area:	0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Total Population:	2,850
Population Density:	778.69/sq mi (300.68/km²)
ZIP code:	27371
FIPS code:	3768520
GNISfeature ID:	1024364
Website:	troy.nc.us

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History

Troy lies in an area once known for its vast longleaf pine forests; much of the town’s early development came from the harvesting of those trees for lumber and turpentine. Originally known as West Old Fields, the name was changed to Troy in 1843 when the county seat of Montgomery County was moved there from Old Lawrenceville. The town was incorporated in 1853.

The coming of the Asheboro and Aberdeen railroad as well as the gold mining industry surrounding the town accelerated growth in the late 19th century. By the 20th century textile mills and lumber mills were contributing heavily to Troy’s economy.

The Hotel Troy, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Troy Residential Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Geography

Troy is located at 35°21′38″N 79°53′47″W / 35.36056°N 79.89639°W / 35.36056; -79.89639 (35.360420, -79.896412).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km), of which 3.0 square miles (7.8 km) is land and 0.34% is water.

Troy, along with most of Montgomery County, lies within the Uwharrie National Forest.