South Troy, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Troy
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South Troy Wesleyan Church
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 South Troy, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
South Troy, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Wabasha County |
| Township | Zumbro Township |
| Elevation | 1,161 ft (354 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55991
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654951 |
South Troy is a small, unincorporated community located in Minnesota, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. South Troy is found in Zumbro Township within Wabasha County.
You can find South Troy along U.S. Highway 63, about 13 miles north of the city of Rochester. Other nearby places include Hammond, Zumbro Falls, and Mazeppa.
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History of South Troy
South Troy has a simple but interesting history, especially regarding its name.
Early Days and Post Office
A post office was open in South Troy for many years. It operated from 1858 until 1903. This means people living there could send and receive mail right in their community.
How South Troy Got Its Name
The area near South Troy was originally called Troy in the 1850s. This included the community that is now known as Zumbro Falls. The name South Troy was given to the area south of this original Troy, stretching towards the county line.
However, there was a problem with the name Troy. Another community named Troy already existed in southeast Minnesota, in Winona County. To avoid confusion, the name of the original Troy was changed to Zumbro Falls after 1860. The name South Troy stuck for the area to its south.
Famous Visitors
South Troy is known for a short but important visit from a very famous American author.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Time in South Troy
Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family lived in South Troy for a brief time. This happened in the summer of 1876. Laura Ingalls Wilder is famous for writing the Little House on the Prairie series of books. These books tell stories about her childhood growing up in pioneer times.
A Sad Time for the Ingalls Family
During their stay in South Troy, a sad event occurred for the Ingalls family. Laura's younger brother, Charles Frederic 'Freddy' Ingalls, passed away. He was their fourth child and only son. Freddy was born on November 1, 1875, in Walnut Grove, Minnesota. He died in South Troy on August 27, 1876, when he was just 10 months old.
