What is the history of Troy, Michigan?
The first land purchases in what became Troy Township were recorded in 1819 in section (land)section 19. The first settlement, known as Troy Corners, originated two years later when Johnson Niles purchased 160 acres at the SW corner of Square Lake & Livernois. Four years later, Ira Smith built the first house at Big Beaver Corners, and the first public school opened at Troy Corners. Troy Township was organized on May 28 1827. The City of Troy was incorporated in 1955, mainly as a way to prevent neighboring cities (Clawson, MichiganClawson, Royal Oak, MichiganRoyal Oak, and Birmingham, MichiganBirmingham) from incorporating any more of its land into their cities. In 1966, Interstate 75I-75 was completed in Troy. This gave a major boost to Troy’s economy, leading to the development of its civic center, school district, and recreation system. Source: http://en.wikipedia.
