16 Facts About Troy Michigan

1.

Troy Michigan was organized as a township in 1827, and sections of the township incorporated much later into the cities of Birmingham, Clawson, and Royal Oak.

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Troy Michigan has become a business and shopping destination in the region, with numerous office centers and the upscale Somerset Collection mall.

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3.

In 2011, Troy was ranked the safest city in Michigan and the 19th safest city in the United States.

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4.

In 2008, Troy Michigan was ranked 22nd on a list of "Best Places to Live" in the United States by CNN Money, using criteria including housing, quality of education, economic strength, and recreational opportunities.

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5.

In 1955, Troy Michigan was officially incorporated primarily as a strategy for preventing border cities from taking more land.

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6.

Troy Michigan Historic Village is a fully interactive historical museum chronicling the different stages of Troy Michigan's progression from its first settlers to the city it has become today.

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7.

Troy Michigan is home to two of the largest Protestant churches in the USA, Kensington Community Church and Woodside Bible Church.

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8.

In 2003, Troy was named Michigan's Sportstown by Sports Illustrated magazine for having the top community sports programs in the state.

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9.

City of Troy Michigan Parks include a variety of amenities and a mixture of open space, woodlands, rivers, lakes and recreational facilities.

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10.

Troy Michigan has a vibrant restaurant scene many of which are located on 16 Mile Road - Big Beaver Road.

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11.

Troy Michigan is a thriving center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors, and is home to a number of major companies.

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12.

Troy Michigan is home to the Somerset Collection mall, featuring a skywalk and over 180 stores, and the Oakland Mall.

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13.

The Top of Troy Michigan is the city's tallest building with offices of PNC Financial Services.

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14.

From 1990 to 2000, of all of the municipalities in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, Troy Michigan had the highest numeric growth in the Asian population.

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15.

Nationally, Troy Michigan is part of the 11th district, held by Democrat Haley Stevens.

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16.

Previously, Troy Michigan sent students through the class of 2011 to the central IA campus in Bloomfield Hills.

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