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Troy, Michigan
Nickname: The City of Tomorrow, Today
Location in the state of Michigan
Location in the state of Michigan
Coordinates: 42°34′49″N 83°8′35″W / 42.58028, -83.14306
Country United States
State Michigan
County Oakland
Government
 - Type Council-Manager
 - Mayor Louise Schilling
 - City manager Phil Nelson
Area
 - City 33. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. The boundaries of the 83 counties in the US state of Michigan have not changed substantially since 1897. Oakland County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of 2007, the population was estimated at 1206089 In the council-manager form of government an elected city council (typically between five and 11 people is responsible for making Policy, passing Ordinances voting Appropriations A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a City, in a council-manager form of city government Phil Nelson is a former Tight end for the Oakland Raiders. He was Mr Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status 6 sq mi (87. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 1 km²)
 - Land 33. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 5 sq mi (86. 9 km²)
 - Water 0. 1 sq mi (0. 3 km²)
Elevation 748 ft (228 m)
Population (2006)
 - City 81,118
 - Density 2,413. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A city is an Urban area with a large Population and a particular Administrative, Legal, or Historical status Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi (932. 0/km²)
 - Metro 5,456,428
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 - Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 48007, 48083, 48084, 48085, 48098, 48099
Area code(s) 248
FIPS code 26-80700[1]
GNIS feature ID 1615125[2]
Website: http://www.troymi.gov

Troy is a city in Oakland County of the U.S. state of Michigan. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during Daylight saving time ( DST The Eastern Time Zone ( ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of North America and the west coast of South America UTC−4 is the Time offset used in the Atlantic Standard Time Zone in Canada in winter and the North American Eastern Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout Oakland County is a county in the US state of Michigan. As of 2007, the population was estimated at 1206089 A US state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States of America that share Sovereignty with the federal government Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. It is a suburb of Detroit. South San Jose (cropjpg||thumb|A suburban development in San Jose California. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 80,959, making it the 12th largest city in Michigan by population, and the 2nd largest city in Oakland County after Farmington Hills (though 2005 estimates show Troy having surpassed Farmington Hills for the most-populous title). Farmington Hills is an affluent as well as the most populous city in Oakland County in the U Troy has become a business and shopping destination in the Metro Detroit area, with numerous office centers and the upscale Somerset Collection mall. The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in Southeast An office is generally a room or other area in which people work, but may also denote a position within an Organization with specific duties attached Somerset Collection is an exclusive upscale mall in the suburbs northwest of Detroit

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History

The first land purchases in what became Troy Township were recorded in 1819 in section 19. In US land surveying, a section is an area nominally one Mile square containing 640 Acres (2 The first settlement, known as Troy Corners, originated two years later when Johnson Niles purchased 160 acres (65 ha) in what is now the north-central portion of the city. 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. Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling Year 1827 ( MDCCCXXVII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common The City of Troy was incorporated in 1955, mainly as a way to prevent neighboring cities (Clawson, Royal Oak, and Birmingham) from incorporating any more of its land into their cities. Clawson is a city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan. Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan. Birmingham is an upscale city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan.

In 1966, I-75 was completed in Troy, which increased access to and from the city. Interstate 75 (I-75 is a major north-south Interstate Highway in the midwest and southeastern United States. This gave a major boost to Troy's economy, leading to the development of its civic center, school district, and recreation system. An economy is the realized social system of production exchange distribution and consumption of goods and services of a country or other area

"Town Square" in the Troy Historical Museum. In the foreground is the gazebo, and in the background, the schoolhouse and general store.
"Town Square" in the Troy Historical Museum. In the foreground is the gazebo, and in the background, the schoolhouse and general store.

The Troy Historical Museum is a free-to-the-public, town-square-like museum chronicaling the different stages of Troy's progression from first inhabitation to the city it has become today. Located at the corners of Livernois Road and Wattles Road, the museum is located behind the old city hall building. Open year round, the museum has ten original, complete structures which patrons may enter and observe how they functioned in the past and how they were decorated, as all buildings are full of artifacts from that period. Each structure is original and was painstakingly moved from its original location to the museum intact. Starting with a log and mud structure used by the first settlers, there is also an 18th century schoolhouse and estate, a general store, a blacksmith's shop, a church along with the pastor's home, and the old city hall, which acts as a general museum. "Corner shop" redirects here For the British band see Cornershop. blacksmith is a person who creates objects from Iron or Steel by Forging the Metal; i There is a gazebo in the center of the square which will host parties and period bands during annual festivities. Many schools from around the area plan field trips to the museum, and the church is also available for weddings. [1]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 6 square miles (87. 1 km²)—33. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 5 square miles (86. 9 km²) of it is land and 0. 1 square miles (0. 3 km²) of it (0. 30%) is water. Troy, by population, is the 12th largest city in Michigan. Troy is a major city in the Metro Detroit region

Economy

Somerset Collection in Troy.
Somerset Collection in Troy. The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is the metropolitan area located in Southeast Somerset Collection is an exclusive upscale mall in the suburbs northwest of Detroit

In the midst of one of the wealthiest counties in the United States, Troy is a thriving center of business, particularly in the automotive and financial sectors, and is home to a number of major companies. Based on property value, Troy is the second largest city in Michigan, second only to Detroit. The Top of Troy is the city's tallest building (now renamed the National City Center). The National City Center (originally named the Top of Troy) stands at 755 West Big Beaver Road in Troy Michigan. Troy is home to the upscale Somerset Collection mall, featuring a skywalk and over 180 stores, and the Oakland Mall. Somerset Collection is an exclusive upscale mall in the suburbs northwest of Detroit Oakland Mall is an enclosed shopping mall located in the city of Troy Michigan which is a suburb of Detroit Michigan.

In 2003, Troy was named Michigan's Sportstown by Sports Illustrated magazine for having the top community sports programs in the state. Sports Illustrated is an American Sports Magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner.

In the summer of 2005, to commemorate the city's 50th anniversary, ceramic beaver statues, each standing four feet (1. Beavers are two primarily nocturnal semi-aquatic species of Rodent, one native to North America and one to Europe 2 m) high, were displayed at various locations in the city. The beaver is the symbol of Troy, and the city's main commercial thoroughfare (Big Beaver Road) is named for it.

Troy is also home to the Troy Sports Center, which is the official training facility of the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL. The Detroit Red Wings are a professional Ice hockey team based in Detroit Michigan, and current Stanley Cup champions The National Hockey League ( NHL) is a professional Ice hockey league composed of 30 teams in North America The facility is also used for indoor soccer and hockey leagues, and is home to the city's high school hockey teams.

Major companies headquartered in Troy

The Top of Troy.
The Top of Troy. The National City Center (originally named the Top of Troy) stands at 755 West Big Beaver Road in Troy Michigan.

^ Arbor Drugs was headquartered in Troy until it was acquired by CVS Corporation in 1998 for an estimated $1. Kelly Services Inc is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Troy Michigan, offering services that include temporary staffing services Outsourcing, Magna International Inc ( is a Canadian company based in Aurora Ontario. National City Corporation ( based in Cleveland Ohio, USA, and founded in 1845 used to be one of the ten largest banks in America in terms of deposits mortgages Olga’s Kitchen is a chain of Greek -based family restaurants located primarily in the Midwestern United States, named after the founder Rexair LLC is an American manufacturer of Home Cleaning Systems and is currently based in Troy Michigan. Saleen Troy, formerly known as Saleen Special Vehicles or SSV is a Saleen -owned and Saleen-operated small-volume specialty vehicle assembly plant located 1225 East SAE International (SAE is a professional organization for mobility engineering professionals in the Aerospace, Automotive, and commercial Vehicle industries Specter Werks/Sports, or SWS for short is an automotive Prototype and fabrication facility based in Troy Michigan. Anchor Bay Entertainment is a home entertainment company and a division of Starz Media, which is a unit of Starz LLC. Syntel Inc (NASDAQ SYNT is a global provider of Information Technology (IT and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO solutions with global development centers Woodbridge Foam Corporation (also known as Woodbridge Group) is a privately owned corporation headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Ziebart International Corporation is a company based in Troy, Michigan, United States, and is the worldwide franchisor of the Ziebart brand of Arbor Drugs was a chain of drug stores based in Troy Michigan. CVS Caremark Corporation ( is an integrated pharmacy services provider combining a United States pharmaceutical services company with a U 48 billion, in the process making CVS the nation's largest chain-drug retailer.

^^ Frank's Nursery & Crafts was an arts and crafts chain spanning 14 states that was headquartered in Troy, even after being acquired by General Host Corporation in 1983. Frank's Nursery & Crafts was a United States Retailer devoted to the sale of Lawn and Garden products It operated a chain of stores The company filed for bankruptcy in 2004, and became defunct soon after.

^^^Kmart was headquartered in Troy until it acquired Sears in 2005, establishing itself in the former Sears headquarters in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Kmart (sometimes spelled as " K-Mart " is a chain of department stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U Sears Holdings Corporation ( is the sixth largest retailer in the United States, behind Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Costco, Target The State of Illinois ( roughly ill-i-NOY is a state of the United States of America, the 21st to be admitted to the Union. Its massive headquarters still remains, though it is scheduled for demolition and the creation of a landscaped square with boulevards lined with upscale shops, restaurants, offices, a theater, and condominiums. [3].

^^^Volkswagen Of America was headquarted in Troy at the office building at 888 W. Big Beaver after moving out of an office building on Dequindire Rd. in Warren, Michigan before they moved into their current building on Hamlin Rd. Warren is a city in Macomb County in the US state of Michigan. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America. in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the US state of Michigan. Michigan ( is a Midwestern state of the United States of America.

Government

Troy utilizes the Council-Manager form of government, and thus is governed by a City Council consisting of a Mayor and six council members. In the council-manager form of government an elected city council (typically between five and 11 people is responsible for making Policy, passing Ordinances voting Appropriations A city council is a form of Local government, usually covering a City or other Urban area, such as a Town. A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning "greater" is a modern title used in many countries for the highest ranking officer in a municipal government The city council appoints a City Manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city. A city manager is an official appointed as the administrative manager of a City, in a council-manager form of city government

The City of Troy and City of Clawson on its souther border compose Michigan's 41st District for State Representative, and their residents are currently represented by Marty Knollenberg. Clawson is a city in Oakland County of the US state of Michigan. Martin (Marty Knollenberg (born September 21, 1963) is a Republican politician from the U

The city has historically been right-leaning and tends to elect Republican candidates to public office. In Politics, right-wing, the political right, and the Right are positions that uphold traditional values and/or authorities

On June 2nd, 2008 Democratic presidential nominee, Barack Obama, made a televised campaign visit and speech at Troy High School. The United States presidential election of 2008, scheduled for Tuesday November 4 2008 will be the 56th consecutive This article is about the Troy High School in Troy, Michigan. This was Obama's first visit to Oakland County during his presidential run.

Demographics

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 80,959 people, 30,018 households, and 21,883 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 2,413. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (932. 0/km²). There were 30,872 housing units at an average density of 920. 5 per square mile (355. 4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82. 30% White, 2. 09% African American, 0. 15% Native American, 13. 25% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 0. 36% from other races, and 1. 82% from two or more races. 1. 46% of the population is Hispanic or Latino of any race. Troy has the highest percentage of Asians of any city in Michigan.

There were 30,018 households out of which 36. 9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64. 5% were married couples living together, 6. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27. 1% were non-families. 22. 8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7. 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 69 and the average family size was 3. 23.

In the city the population was spread out with 26. 2% under the age of 18, 6. 7% from 18 to 24, 29. 8% from 25 to 44, 27. 1% from 45 to 64, and 10. 2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 98. 1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94. 8 males.

According to a 2006 estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $90,187, and the median income for a family was $98,752. [4] Males had a median income of $66,475 versus $41,026 for females. The per capita income for the city was $35,936. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 1. 7% of families and 2. 7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 2% of those under age 18 and 5. 5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Troy is home to International Academy of Design and Technology, Walsh College, a business oriented school, as well as branches for the University of Phoenix, Central Michigan University, Spring Arbor University, and ITT Technical Institute. The International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT is a for-profit private Media arts college accredited by a national agency the Accrediting Council The University of Phoenix ( UPX) is a for-profit educational institution that specializes in Adult education. Central Michigan University (also known as CMU) is a Coeducational State university located in Mount Pleasant in the U Spring Arbor University (often called "The Arbor" by its students is located in Spring Arbor, Michigan, United States (8 miles South-West of ITT Technical Institute (often shortened to ITT Tech is a private for-profit, technical institute with 100 campuses in 35 states of the United States Michigan State University also has its Management Education Center located off of I-75. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA.

Troy is well known for its exemplary schools both in Michigan as well as around the nation. The Troy School District has six national blue ribbon and 13 State Exemplary Schools. Troy School District is a school district in Troy Michigan. It covers over half of the city but some parts of the city are in the Avondale School District, the The schools have a 99% graduation rate, with 95% of those students going on to higher education and 2% going on to military service. [5] Both Troy High School and Athens High School were named to the list of The 1000 Most Outstanding High Schools in the United States by Newsweek magazine. This article is about the Troy High School in Troy, Michigan. Troy Athens High School, located in Troy Michigan, is attended by over 2000 students serving grades 9-12 Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City.

The Troy School District also sends 25 students per year to the International Academy, currently ranked 7th in the Newsweek rankings of the best public high schools in the United States. The International Academy, or IA, is a High school located in Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, with additional campuses Troy is also planning to host the International Academy's eastern campus in the old Baker Middle School beginning with the 2008-2009 school year.

The public schools comprising the Troy School District are as follows:

Elementary

Middle

High

Oakland-Troy Airport

Oakland-Troy Airport (IATA: VLL, ICAO: KVLL), formerly (IATA: 7D2, ICAO: K7D2) is a small suburban general aviation airport operated by Oakland County and has a single 3,550 feet x 60 feet (1082 m x 18 m) paved runway. Troy Athens High School, located in Troy Michigan, is attended by over 2000 students serving grades 9-12 This article is about the Troy High School in Troy, Michigan. The International Academy, or IA, is a High school located in Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, with additional campuses Oakland/Troy Airport is a county-owned public-use Airport located two miles (3 km east of the Central business district of Troy, a city in Oakland An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier, IATA station code or simply a location identifier, is a three-letter code designating many The ICAO (ˌaɪˌkeɪˈoʊ Airport code or location indicator is a four-letter Alphanumeric Code designating each airport around

The Oakland-Troy Airport is considered the County's 'executive' airport. An airport is a location where Aircraft such as airplanes, Helicopters and blimps take off and land Business travelers and tourists using private, corporate and charter aircraft benefit from the airport's convenient proximity to business, recreation and entertainment facilities. [6] It is located between Maple Road and 14 Mile Road.

Charter passenger, air freight, as well as aircraft maintenance and fuel, are available on the field.

Troy was also home to the Big Beaver Airport, (IATA: 3BB), which was located at the corners of Big Beaver Road and John R Road. The Big Beaver Airport, formerly, was a small suburban general aviation Airport located at the corners of Big Beaver Road and John R Road in Troy Michigan It opened in 1946 and closed in 1995 due to declining use and pressure to sell the land for commercial development. [7]

Media

In addition to the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press, regional newspapers serving all of southeast Michigan, the city is served by the Daily Tribune[8](published daily), the Observer & Eccentric[9] (which is published twice a week), the Troy Beacon[2], the Troy Times[10], and the Troy-Somerset Gazette[3]. The Detroit News is one of the two major newspapers in the US The Detroit Free Press is the largest daily Newspaper in Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Notable Current & Former Residents

Notes

  1. ^ a b American FactFinder. Ryan Field joined FSN Detroit in September 2003 as a correspondent for the Detroit Sports Report. Hunter Foster (born June 25, 1969, Lumberton North Carolina) is an American Musical theatre Actor /singer librettist The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented Sutton Foster (born March 18, 1975) is an American actress, Singer, and Dancer. The Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as the Tony Awards, recognize achievement in live American Theatre and are presented MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Ellen Hollman is an American Actress. Biography Hollman was born in Detroit Michigan Robert James "Bob" Huber ( August 29, 1922 - April 23, 2001) was a Republican politician and businessman from the U Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Martin Klebba (born June 23 1969) is an American actor and Stunt performer. Pirates of the Caribbean is a multi-billion dollar Walt Disney franchise encompassing a theme park ride a series of films Scrubs is an Emmy and Peabody Award -winning American Comedy-drama that premiered on October 2 2001 on NBC. Steven Earl McCatty (born March 20 1954, Detroit Michigan) is a former Major League Baseball Pitcher who played for the Oakland Almost Famous is a 2000 Comedy-drama film written and directed by Cameron Crowe, writer and director of Jerry Maguire. Ivana Miličević (born April 26, 1974) is an actress from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. 30 Seconds to Mars (or Thirty Seconds to Mars and often abbreviated to 30STM) is an American rock band from Los Angeles California Brian Ottney ( July 4, 1980 &ndash September 1, 2003) was a Michigan State Spartans football Captain. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American College football players at their respective positions Hugh W Sloan Jr (b November 1, 1940 in Princeton New Jersey) was treasurer of the Committee to Re-elect the President, Richard M The Watergate scandals were a series of Political scandals during the presidency of Richard Nixon that resulted in the Indictment of several of Nixon's Jack Leo Van Impe (born February 9 1931 is a Televangelist who appears on his weekly Television show Jack Televangelism is the use of Television to communicate the Christian faith Aileen Carol Wuornos (born Aileen Carol Pittman February 29 1956 – October 9 2002 was an American Serial killer who killed seven men in Florida Monster is a 2003 biographical - crime - drama - thriller about Serial killer Aileen Wuornos, a former United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  2. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
  3. ^ A town square for Troy?
  4. ^ Troy city, Michigan - Fact Sheet - American FactFinder
  5. ^ About Troy Schools
  6. ^ Oakland/Troy Airport
  7. ^ Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields: Michigan, Northwest Detroit area
  8. ^ Daily Tribune
  9. ^ the Observer & Eccentric Newspapers, Mirror Newspapers and Hometown Weeklies - www.hometownlife.com - Michigan
  10. ^ C & G Newspapers, Michigan's Largest Non-Daily Newspaper Group

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