Troy, County seat in Pike County, Alabama, United States
Description
Troy is a city in Pike County in southeastern Alabama, covering roughly 26 square miles (68 km²) and serving as the county seat. The center features brick buildings, shops, and public offices arranged around a classic town square.
History
The settlement began in 1838 as Deer Stand Hill and became an incorporated city in 1843 after the county seat moved here. A fire in 1901 destroyed much of the downtown area, leading to a complete rebuild in brick.
Culture
The name comes from ancient Troy in Greek mythology, a choice popular in 19th-century America for new settlements. The university shapes daily life with its campus buildings and brings students from across the region together.
Practical
The two main highways (231 and 29) run through town and connect it to larger cities in Alabama and the Southeast. Visitors find parking near the center and can walk to most facilities from there.
Did you know?
The university started in 1887 as a teacher training school and grew into one of Alabama's larger institutions. Today it draws students from across the state and changes the makeup of the town population.
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23.4 kmWhite Oak Lake Number Two
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