Troy, AL
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About Troy
- • Freddie Roach, world-renowned boxing trainer, hails from Troy.
- • Troy University's "Sound of the South" marching band originated here.
- • Its location on the stagecoach route between Montgomery and Florida established Troy.
- • Legend says a golden bell is buried somewhere within Troy's city limits.
- • The boll weevil infestation of the early 20th century devastated Troy's cotton economy.
- • Named after Troy, New York, it was incorporated as a town in 1839.
- • With around 18,500 residents, Troy is small, but growing.
- • Sitting at 535 feet above sea level, Troy is hillier than you might expect.
- • Education is a leading industry, with Troy University being a major employer.
- • Troy offers a warm, welcoming, and friendly small-town vibe.
- • The Atlanta Braves, MLB's team, are about a 3-hour drive away.
- • Troy University Trojans football team won the Sun Belt Conference in 2017.