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What year did Troy adopt its current name?

  • 1789

  • 1800

  • 1750

  • 1820

Answer

In 1789, the village of Vanderheyden changed its name to Troy after a vote of the people. The name Troy has remained ever since, and the city has grown and developed around its rich history and industrial roots.
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