20 Facts About Troy Alabama

Between 1763 and 1783, the area where Troy Alabama sits was part of the colony of British West Florida.

The City of Troy is considered one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama.

Many centuries, the area around Troy Alabama was settled by different tribes of Native Americans, but became primarily known for its Muskogee Creek presence.

In 1819, the State of Troy Alabama was admitted to the Union and was organized into counties.

Troy Alabama became the county seat that same year after a new county courthouse was built in the city, replacing the previous county seat town of Monticello.

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Unfortunately, the town of Troy Alabama completely burned down in 1901 after a devastating fire, and had to be rebuilt.

Troy Alabama personally commanded one wing, and placed the other under Colonel Jefferson Buford.

Troy Alabama was mostly spared from the ravages of the war, except that its sons were dying on battlefields throughout the South.

Troy Alabama was killed in action six days after Private John J Williams of the 34th Indiana, who died at Battle of Palmito Ranch, and is generally said to have been the last man killed in the Civil War.

Troy Alabama had a quick period of growth in the following years.

Troy Alabama's climate is described as humid subtropical using Koppen climate classification.

The most recent major hurricanes to affect Troy Alabama have been Hurricane Opal, Hurricane Ivan, Hurricane Katrina, and Hurricane Sally.

The last two big snow events to affect Troy Alabama were part of the 2010 Southern Snow event and 1993 Storm of the Century.

Troy Alabama was selected as the 2010 Corporate Investment and Community Impact Award Winner by Trade and Industry Development, describing Troy Alabama as being on the cutting edge of economic development.

Troy Alabama was listed as one of "The Top 50 Best College Towns to Live in Forever" by CollegeRanker.

Troy Alabama continues to be recognized as the namesake of the festival and the exclusive scholarship that is awarded each year to a high-school senior pursuing the arts.

Troy Alabama won re-election each year since, until his retirement in 2012, and is the longest-serving mayor in Troy history.

About 5 miles north of Troy Alabama is the Troy Alabama Municipal Airport, which can accommodate general aviation, but not commercial flights.

Nearest interstates to Troy Alabama are Interstate 65, which is located 40 miles west of Troy Alabama, and Interstate 85, which is 45 miles north.

Troy Alabama was the filming location of the Kid Rock song "Redneck Paradise", featuring Hank Williams Jr.