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Troy Center, Wisconsin
Troy Center, Wisconsin is located in Wisconsin
Troy Center, Wisconsin
Troy Center, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
Troy Center, Wisconsin is located in the United States
Troy Center, Wisconsin
Troy Center, Wisconsin
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Walworth
Elevation
271 m (889 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip
53180
Area code(s) 262
GNIS feature ID 1575689

Troy Center is a small, quiet community located in Walworth County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place where people live but does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is part of the larger Town of Troy. Troy Center is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west-northwest of East Troy.

Exploring Troy Center

Troy Center is a peaceful area in southeastern Wisconsin. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of Walworth County. The community offers a quiet, rural lifestyle. People living here enjoy being close to nature. They are also part of a wider local government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not officially part of a city or village. They do not have their own mayor or city council. Instead, they are governed by the larger county or town they are in. Troy Center is part of the Town of Troy. This town takes care of services like roads and local rules.

Where is Troy Center Located?

Troy Center is found in the state of Wisconsin. It is in Walworth County. This county is in the southeastern part of Wisconsin. The community is situated to the west and northwest of a larger town called East Troy. Its location makes it a part of the beautiful Wisconsin countryside.

People from Troy Center

Even small communities can be home to important people. Troy Center has been the home of at least one notable person.

Clifford E. Randall

Clifford E. Randall was an important person from Troy Center. He was born in the Town of Troy in 1874. Clifford Randall became a respected educator. He also served as a politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This is a group of people who make laws for the state. He helped make decisions for Wisconsin.

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