Troy, Ohio facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Troy, Ohio
City
Troy Public Square
Motto(s):  "Where Civic Pride is City Wide"
Location of Troy in Miami County
Troy, Ohio Location in Ohio Show map of Ohio Troy, Ohio Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Miami
Area
• Total	12.43 sq mi (32.19 km2)
• Land	12.21 sq mi (31.62 km2)
• Water	0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
Elevation	853 ft (260 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	26,305
• Density	2,154.38/sq mi (831.79/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	45373-45374
Area code(s)	937, 326
FIPS code	39-77588
GNIS feature ID	2397060
Website	https://www.troyohio.gov/

Troy is a city in Ohio, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Miami County, Ohio. This means it's where the county government is located. Troy is found along the Great Miami River.

In 2020, about 26,305 people lived in Troy. This makes it the largest city in Miami County. Troy is also the 55th largest city in Ohio. It is located about 19 miles (31 km) north of Dayton. Troy is part of the larger Dayton metropolitan area.

History of Troy

Troy in the 1920s

Troy was planned out around the year 1807. A post office has been open in Troy since 1824.

The city was affected by a very big flood in 1913. This event is known as the Great Flood of 1913.

In 1970, a book called Troy: The Nineteenth Century was published. It was written by Thomas Bemis Wheeler. The book shares the history of Troy, including how it was founded. It also talks about the time when canals were important in Ohio during the 1800s.

Geography and Location

The Miami County courthouse

Troy is located in Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 11.94 square miles (30.92 square kilometers). Most of this area, 11.72 square miles (30.35 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 0.22 square miles (0.57 square kilometers), is water.

Population Changes Over Time

The Troy Post Office

The population of Troy has grown a lot over the years. In 1810, only 179 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 26,305 people.

Troy's Population in 2010

In 2010, there were 25,058 people living in Troy. There were 10,353 homes, and 6,600 families. The city had about 2,138 people per square mile (825 people per square kilometer).

Most people in Troy were White (90.1%). About 4.2% were African American, and 2.4% were Asian. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 1.8% of the population.

About 33.1% of homes had children under 18. The average home had 2.38 people. The average family had 2.95 people. The average age in Troy was 36.9 years old.

Arts and Culture in Troy

Troy is home to the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center. This center is in a beautiful mansion built in 1914. It was given to the city by Mary Jane Harter Coleman Hayner. The center shows art from local artists. It also has a collection from the Hayner Distillery.

Historic Places to Visit

A surviving welded steel house

Troy was once where the Hobart Welded Steel House Company was located. This company made houses out of welded steel. They built 22 of these homes, all in Troy. Sixteen of them are still standing today. These homes are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

The 1808 Overfield Tavern, now a museum

Other historic places in Troy are also listed on the National Register. These include:

• Four old homes
• The Overfield Tavern, which is now a museum
• The Miami County Courthouse and Power Station
• The First Presbyterian Church, built in 1859
• The Troy Public Square

Education in Troy

Troy City Schools runs the public schools in most of Troy.

Some parts of Troy are in the Miami East Local School District.

Troy is also home to the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology. This school was started in 1930. It is one of the best welding schools in the country.

The Troy-Miami County Public Library has three locations in Troy. These are the main Troy Library, The Local History Library, and the Maker Lab.

Media in Troy

Troy has its own daily newspaper called Miami Valley Today. There is also a local radio station, WTJN-LP "POWER 107.1" 107.1 FM. The city also has a magazine called Troy Living.

Famous People from Troy

Many notable people have come from Troy, Ohio. Some of them include:

• Ryan Brewer, a college football player
• Cris Carter, an NFL (National Football League) player
• Nancy J. Currie, an engineer and NASA astronaut
• Pat Darcy, a Major League Baseball player
• Casey Black Desantis, the First Lady of Florida
• Kris Dielman, an NFL player
• Bob Ferguson, an NFL player
• Mike Finnigan, a keyboard player and singer
• Wesley Henderson, an architect
• Jack Hewitt, a race car driver
• Tolbert Lanston, who founded the Monotype company
• Miss May I, a metalcore music band
• Richmond Mayo-Smith, an economist
• Roger A. McGuire, a U.S. Ambassador
• Sam Milby, a Filipino actor
• Heath Murray, a Major League Baseball player
• Anne Rudloe, a marine biologist
• Peter Shelton, a sculptor
• Tim Vogler, an NFL player
• Randy Walker, a college football coach
• Bradley White, a cyclist
• Erin Yenney, a professional soccer player

Images for kids

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  Troy in the 1920s

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  The Miami County courthouse

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  The Troy Post Office

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  A surviving welded steel house

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  The 1808 Overfield Tavern, now a museum

See also

In Spanish: Troy (Ohio) para niños