College Street Historic District, Historic district in Troy, Alabama.

The College Street Historic District is a residential area in Troy containing about 19 buildings spread across two blocks, including houses, a church, and a cemetery. The structures date mainly from the 1870s through the early 20th century and display various architectural styles from that era.

The district's two blocks of West College Street developed from the 1870s onward, with some houses built onto older homes. Only one house has been added since the 1920s. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1976, covering 15.5 acres and 19 contributing properties.

The district's name comes from College Street, the road that forms its spine between Pine and Cherry streets. Its 17 houses, one church and one cemetery sit on 15.5 acres, and the mix of Second Empire, Late Victorian, Queen Anne and Greek Revival styles shows the architectural fashions of the late 19th century.

The district is easy to explore on foot and allows for a relaxed walk through historic streets with well-preserved buildings. It's helpful to check ahead if guided tours are available, as these provide additional details about the history of individual houses.

The district is notable because it contains almost exclusively buildings from the 1800s, with only one house added after 1920. This makes it a rare example of a neighborhood that has preserved its original structure and character from a specific historical period.