Troy, Vermont
Town Name: TROY, Vermont
Population: 1705
Area: 36.1 SQ MILES
Brief History: Troy was originally called Averys Grant and Kellys Grant. They were combined into one town in 1801 and named Missisquoi after the river that runs through it. In 1803 they town name was changed to Troy for uncertain reasons.
General Area Info: Troy features beautiful views of Jay Peak Mountain. It is a small country town and always seems to have some activity for families in all 4 seasons of the Northeast Kingdom!
Attractions: Nearby Jay Peak Resort, the Mississquoi River runs along the River Rd. in Troy/North Troy and leads to “Big Falls State Park” which is well worth seeing. Their is a covered bridge off of the River Rd on to Veilleux Rd. is a very popular spot for tourists to stop & take photos by the bridge.
Recreational Activities: X-Country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling VAST Trails, kayaking, fishing, boating, canoeing, 4-wheeling VASA Trails.
Fun Facts: Troy is 752ft above sea level. The Missisquoi Valley Historical Society museum is housed in a mid-19th-century building that was first a blacksmith shop and then a church. Collections are of 19th-century textiles, costumes, household furnishings, farm tools and photographs.
Town Website: www.troyvt.org
Schools:
K-8: Troy Elementary School
High School: North Country Union High School
