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Troy, Ohio

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Troy is the county seat of Miami County, Ohio. Residents named the town after the ancient city of Troy. Established in 1808, Troy became the Miami County seat that same year, replacing Staunton. Troy grew quickly, primarily due to its location on the Great Miami River, on the Miami and Erie Canal, and also on several important turnpikes.

In 1840, Troy