Troy, North Carolina | |||||
| County | Zip Code | Elevation | Population 1990/2000 | Year of Visit | Major Highways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | 27371 | 664 ft. | 3,404/3,430 | 2000 | SR 24,27 & SR 109 |
The Troy NC Post Office is located near the town center north of Routes 24 and 27. The beautiful lady in the picture is Elizabeth.
The entrance to Troy NC on State Routes 24 and 27 is indicated by this attractive sign and garden area. Troy NC bills itself as the "Gateway to the Uwharries" and is located in the Uwharrie National Forest. The town takes its name from John B. Troy, a popular attorney and solicitor of the judicial district.
Troy NC is designated as a bird sanctuary. Legend has it that the streets of Troy are paved with solid gold. When the streets were being paved, fill dirt was brought in from the gold mines in Eldorado, a once thriving mining community north of the town. local citizens with a sharp eye found gold nuggets in the streets of the city. Even today, Troy still represents a golden opportunity for its citizens and visitors.
