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History. The earliest recorded purchases of land in what was known as Troy Township occurred in 1819. A couple of years later, a settlement known as Troy Corners was established due to Johnson Niles buying 160 acres in the region. The area is currently the north-central area of Troy.
The Troy Historic Village is a collection of 11 buildings surrounding a gazebo and green in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Filled with the collections and stories of the 1800s settlement and 1900s growth in the Troy area, staff and volunteers use these buildings to bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
History of Troy. The City of Troy was first settled in the 1820s by pioneers who emigrated from New York and other eastern states. Some came by wagon through Ohio, while others reached Detroit via the Erie Canal and Great Lakes and then trekked overland to Troy Township.
The Troy Historic Village is located in the city of Troy, Michigan. The establishment allows visitors to view the lifestyle of those who lived in Troy Township in the 1800s.
The Troy Historic Village is a collection of 11 buildings surrounding a gazebo and green in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Filled with the collections and stories of the 1800s settlement and 1900s growth in the Troy area, staff and volunteers use these buildings to bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
The Troy Historic Village embraces and supports four key characteristics: PRESERVATION, PRESENTATION, and ACCESS to historical artifacts, archives, and resources. EDUCATION of visitors and key stakeholder groups. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT for the City of Troy and region.
Troy Historic Village – Where history lives. PROGRAMS. Summer Raffle. Troy Historical Society Summer Raffle Enter to win fabulous prizes while supporting the Troy Historic Village! Five major prize... Read more. Preservation Conversations – On the Road! See historic preservation in action this summer as we visit local sites and... Read more.
