Troy, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Troy
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 Troy, Minnesota
Location in Minnesota
Troy, Minnesota
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Winona County |
| Township | Saratoga Township |
| Elevation | 1,030 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55972
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| GNIS feature ID | 654980 |
Troy is a small place in Minnesota, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Troy is located in Saratoga Township, which is part of Winona County.
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Where is Troy Located?
This little community is found where State Highway 74 meets Winona County Road 6. A stream called Trout Run Creek flows right through Troy. Other nearby places include St. Charles, Saratoga, Clyde, and Chatfield.
A Look Back at Troy's History
Troy has an interesting past, even though it's a small community.
Early Days and Name
Troy had its own post office for many years, from 1858 until 1905. The people who settled here named the community after a much larger city, Troy, New York.
Masonic Lodge and The Grange
Troy was once home to the Evergreen Masonic Lodge #46. This lodge was officially started in 1864. It shared its meeting place with a local group called the Grange. The Grange is an organization for farmers and their families. In 1898, the Masonic lodge moved about five miles east to a place called Clyde.
