Troy, city in Lincoln County, Montana, USA
Troy is a small city in Lincoln County, Missouri, serving as the county seat. It sits near St. Louis and features historic Main Street buildings, several parks with walking trails and open spaces, and local services for residents and visitors.
The area was originally a camp for the Sac and Fox tribes before European settlers arrived in the late 1700s. Woods Fort was built for protection and served under Lt. Zachary Taylor during the War of 1812, after which the settlement was formally named Troy in 1819.
The name Troy references the ancient Greek city, passed through Troy, New York to this settlement. Walking the streets today, you see wooden and stone buildings that connect residents and visitors to the town's long past.
Troy is located near St. Louis and is easily accessible by car. The city has parks with walking trails, a town hall for services and information, restaurants along Main Street, and a small-town layout that is easy to navigate on foot.
Lt. Zachary Taylor, who later became US President, used Woods Fort as his headquarters during the War of 1812. This connection to a future president is a surprising piece of local history that often goes unnoticed by visitors.
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