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  1. Troy, Alabama. Coordinates: 31°48′32″N 85°58′12″W. Troy is a city in and the county seat of Pike County, [4] Alabama, United States. [2] . It was formally incorporated on February 4, 1843. [5] Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy sits was part of the colony of British West Florida. [6] .

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  2. Troy, city, seat (1839) of Pike county, southeastern Alabama, U.S., about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Montgomery. Originally known as Deer Stand Hill (an Indian hunting ground) and first settled about 1824, it was later known as Zebulon and then Centreville before being renamed Troy (1838), either for Troy, New York , or for Alexander Troy, a ...

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  3. Mar 27, 2023 · Trojan Statue at Troy University The city of Troy is the county seat and the largest town in Pike County. From its origins as a small rural settlement, Troy has grown into a thriving college town as the home of Troy University. Troy operates under a mayor-council form of government.

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  5. Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 17,727. The city is the county seat of Pike County. It is home to Troy University (formerly Troy State University). Notable residents. Pine Top Smith- boogie woogie pianist. Brian Meadows - Major League Baseball player.

  6. Nestled in the heart of Alabamas Pike County, Troy is a city with a rich and storied past. Its history is a testament to the indomitable spirit of its residents and their unwavering commitment to progress.

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