American Forest Management

About forestry service, 27371, Troy, NC, US, North Carolina

Troy is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,850 at the 2020 census, down from 3,188 in 2010. It is the county seat of Montgomery County. A short story by Charles W. Chesnutt, "The Sheriff's Children", is set in Troy. == History == Troy lies in an area once known for its vast longleaf pine forests; much of the town's early development came from the harvesting of those trees for lumber and turpentine. Originally known as "West Old Fields", the name was changed to Troy in 1843 when the county seat of Montgomery County was moved there from Old Lawrenceville. The town was incorporated in 1853. The coming of the Asheboro and Aberdeen Railroad as well as the gold mining industry surrounding the town accelerated growth in the late 19th century. By the 20th century textile mills and lumber mills were contributing heavily to Troy's economy. The Hotel Troy, Montgomery County Courthouse, and Troy Residential Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.