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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 City of Troy was established as a home rule city in 1955 and during the next 25 years, the community experienced extraordinary growth. Today, Troy is a culturally diverse community of over 80,000 residents.
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.
Where History Lives. 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 creation and development of the City of Troy between 1955 and 1980 occurred during a period of significant population decline in Detroit (Appendix 2). During this span of twenty-five years Oakland County, Troy Township, and the City of Troy census figures showed significant increases (Appendix 3). While Detroiters migrated to new
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 showcases 10 historic structures on a five-acre complex. Visitors can explore Michigan history by witnessing and sharing the lifestyles of the pioneers who established homes and farms in rural Troy Township during the 1800s.
