Troy, Mississippi facts for kids
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Troy, Mississippi
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 Troy, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Mississippi |
| County | Pontotoc |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 695008 |
Troy is a small place in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Troy near the intersection of Mississippi Highway 41 and County Road 82. It's also about two miles west of the Natchez Trace Parkway.
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Exploring Troy's Past
Troy began in the 1830s. It was first located about two miles north of where it is today. People sometimes called this first spot "Old Troy." In 1881, the community moved to its current location.
Troy Normal College: A Learning Hub
In the late 1800s, Troy was home to a school called Troy Normal College. It was also known as Mississippi Normal College at times. Professor H.B. Abernethy started this college in 1882. However, the college later moved to Houston in 1888.
Civil War History in Troy
Troy is also the site of a Civil War Union Cemetery. This cemetery holds the graves of soldiers from the Union army. Many of these graves do not have names or markers.
People from Troy
Some notable people who have connections to Troy include:
- Irvin Abernathy: He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Mississippi. He served from 1916 to 1925.
- John Longest: He also served in the Mississippi House of Representatives. He was a member from 1900 to 1902.
