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What was the name of the region where Troy is located before it was called Troy?

  • Pafraets Dael

  • New Amsterdam

  • New Netherland

  • Rensselaerswyck

Answer

Before it was called Troy, the region was named Pafraets Dael by the patroon, Kiliaen van Rensselaer, in honor of his mother. The name changed to Troy after a vote of the people in 1789.
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