Troy, MI
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About Troy
- • Actress Selma Blair, known for "Cruel Intentions," was born and raised in Troy.
- • Flagstar Bank, a major mortgage lender, was founded in Troy, Michigan.
- • Interstate 75's development spurred Troy's growth as a major commercial hub.
- • A 1991 tornado caused significant damage, including to Oakland Mall.
- • Named in 1827 after Troy, New York, it was incorporated as a city in 1955.
- • With over 87,000 residents, the population is greater than Kalamazoo.
- • At 820 feet, the elevation is higher than Detroit's downtown.
- • Many Troy residents work in professional, scientific, and technical services.
- • Being in Troy evokes a sense of polished suburban comfort and opportunity.
- • The Detroit Lions, a nearby NFL team, won four championships in the 1950s.
- • The Detroit Red Wings, a short drive away, won four Stanley Cups between 1997 and 2008.
- • Somerset Collection, a luxury shopping mall, attracts visitors worldwide.