 The "City Limit" sign on US 2 on the East side of town near the bridge over the Kootenai River (see picture below). |
The "Welcome to Troy" sign a bit further into town. One source states that the town is named after the weight measurement "Troy-Ounce" since gold mining was important in the early history of Troy. Later mining efforts centered on copper and silver. The legacy of mining plays out in the courts. |
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Troy MT is located along the western bank of the Kootenai River. The Kootenai flows North from here going into Idaho and British Columbia to connect with the Columbia River. The elevation of Troy MT is 1,892 feet which makes it the lowest point in Montana! But, Troy MT is third in elevation among the Troys only to the Troys in California and Idaho. On the other hand, Troy MT is the Northern-most Troy in the USA at 48.48oN; the Southern-most Troy is in Louisana. |
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The caboose from a Great Northern train was used as part of the Troy centennial in 1991. |
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A wood sculpture outside the Troy Museum depicts a logger and a mountain man - two important figures in the early days of Montana and Troy. The Museum was closed when we visited.
In April of 2002, the citizens of Troy put on a parade and a play to explain the history of the town. |
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The Post Office is fairly new and is located in town and off of the main highway. Just down the street is the Boondocks Restaurant (below). |
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Since Troy has a "Boondocks" Restaurant, it must be located out in the boondocks. |
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The Public Library is located just up the street from the Post Office. The day we visited was one of the days the library is closed. |
