TROY MONTANA

Troy, a city located in Lincoln County, Montana, is a small town with a rich history. With a population of 797 in 2020, this city lies at the lowest elevation of any settlement in Montana, and it's located on U.S. Route 2, near Montana Highway 56, in the Kootenai River gorge, surrounded by the Kootenai National Forest.
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Troy was registered as a town in 1892 and grew rapidly after the Great Northern Railway built a freight station there. The town became a hub of activity, attracting workers, miners, their families, and associates, leading to a boom. However, by the late 1920s, the population dropped due to a series of misfortunes, but it rebounded in the following decades.

Today, Troy is on U.S. Route 2, between Yaak and Libby, and Montana Highway 56 is three miles southeast. The town's economy has historically been supported by mining and logging, while in recent times, it has diversified to include education, retail, and tourism. The town's natural features, such as the Kootenai Falls, have attracted tourists to the area, and it has been featured in movies such as The River Wild (1994) and The Revenant (2015). There is a public school district and a public library, and the town is in-district for Flathead Valley Community College.

Troy was registered as a town in 1892 and grew rapidly after the Great Northern Railway built a freight station there. The town became a hub of activity, attracting workers, miners, their families, and associates, leading to a boom. However, by the late 1920s, the population dropped due to a series of misfortunes, but it rebounded in the following decades.

Troy is a small town with a rich history, surrounded by natural beauty. With a diverse local economy and a strong educational system, Troy has a bright future ahead. From its early days as a mining town to its present-day status as a thriving hub of activity, Troy is a town that has always bounced back from adversity. So, come and discover the rich history of Troy, Montana, a town that truly embodies the spirit of the American West.

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