Troy, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Troy
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 Troy
Location in California
Troy
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Placer County |
| Elevation | 6,345 ft (1,934 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 0 |
Troy is a place in Placer County, California. It used to be a small town that grew up around a railroad. Today, Troy is an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
What Was Troy?
Troy was once known as a "railroad town." This means its life and growth were closely tied to the trains and the Southern Pacific Railroad. Railroad towns were very important in the past. They provided places for trains to stop, refuel, and for workers to live.
A Stop on the Railroad
Troy was located right on the Southern Pacific Railroad line. It was about 7.5 miles (12 kilometers) west of a famous place called Donner Pass. Donner Pass is a mountain pass in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was a very challenging part of the journey for early settlers and later for the railroad.
High Up in the Mountains
Because it was in the Sierra Nevada mountains, Troy was quite high up. It lay at an elevation of 6,345 feet (1,934 meters) above sea level. This high elevation meant it had cold, snowy winters.
Troy Today
Over time, as railroads changed and new ways of travel became popular, many railroad towns like Troy became less important. Today, Troy is no longer a busy town. As of 2016, it had a population of zero people. It remains an unincorporated community, mostly a historical location rather than a populated place.
