1763Culture
Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy sits was part of the colony of British West Florida.
1783History
After 1783, the region fell under the jurisdiction of the newly created United States of America.
1805History
To promote movement of settlers and to speed mail from Washington City to New Orleans, the Federal Road was laid out after 1805.
1819History
In 1819, the State of Alabama was admitted to the Union and was soon organized into counties.
1821Government
Pike County, founded in 1821, was one of the first counties established in Alabama.
1824Government
Originally known as Deer Stand Hill (an Indian hunting ground), which was first settled about 1824, it was later known as Zebulon and then Centreville before being renamed Troy ...
1837Military
Battle of Hobdy's Bridge
On February 10, 1837, the Battle of Hobdy's Bridge occurred after a force of over 100 American militiamen under Captain Jack Cooper intercepted about 75...
1839Architecture
The court met in local stores until the courthouse was built in 1839.
1843Government
It was formally incorporated on February 4, 1843.
1861Military
=== During Civil War ===
At the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, the small village of Troy had a population around 600.
1863History
The 57th Alabama Infantry Regiment of Troy was formed in 1863.
1864Military
The group of soldiers from that regiment fought at the Battle of Peachtree Creek on July 20, 1864.
1865History
On April 26, 1865, a brigade of Union cavalry under the command of General Benjamin Henry Grierson camped outside of Troy.
1869Infrastructure
In 1869, Henry moved his mercantile store to nearby Troy to be closer to the Mobile and Girard Railroad.
1870Culture
After the completion of the Mobile & Girard Railroad (later part of the Central of Georgia Railway) in 1870, Troy had a quick spike in population.
1880Architecture
In 1880, this structure was torn down and rebuilt as an opera house, which was also eventually torn down.
1887Education
In 1887, a group of local educators and prominent citizens of Troy joined to acquire a state normal school (teacher training school) for Troy.
1890Architecture
By 1890, the Alabama Midland Railway (later part of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad) was completed from Montgomery to Bainbridge, Georgia, via Troy.
1901Disaster
Unfortunately, the town of Troy completely burned down in 1901 after a devastating fire, and had to be rebuilt.
1924Military
Its survival was assured when the third president of the college, Edward Madison Shackelford, led the movement from downtown to its present site starting in 1924.
1927History
Wiley, Commander-in-Chief, United States Fleet, 1927-1929
Oliver C.
1929Education
In 1929, the name was changed to Troy State Teacher's College.
1942Military
The airport was originally opened in 1942 during World War II as an auxiliary air field to Maxwell Air Force Base in nearby Montgomery.
1957Education
The name was again changed in 1957 to Troy State College to reflect the expanded educational offerings of the school.
1967Education
The college underwent yet another name change in 1967, being called Troy State University until reaching its current name, Troy University, in 2005.
1976History
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1976.
1982Culture
=== TroyFest ===
Originally called the Jean Lake Memorial Art Show, this arts festival was started in 1982 and has been an annual attraction since.
1985Government
Lunsford was elected to his first term in 1985.
2006Culture
=== Pike Piddlers Storytelling Festival ===
Started in 2006, the festival traditionally features some of the top storytellers in the country.
2010Disaster
The last two big snow events to affect Troy were part of the 2010 Southern Snow event and 1993 Storm of the Century.
2012Disaster
The last deep-winter tornado touched down in the county on Christmas Day, 2012.
2016Education
Troy was also listed as one of "The Top 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever" by CollegeRanker.com in 2016.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 17,727 people, 6,853 households, and 3,227 families residing in the city.