Troy, AL

Troy is the county seat of Pike County and the center of its own micropolitan area in southeast Alabama. It has older roots in Muskogee Creek country and was formally incorporated in 1843. Troy University is the city's best-known institution and a major employer, giving the town a college presence that shapes local life. The broader economy also includes employers such as Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, and a Wal-Mart distribution center in nearby Brundidge. Troy feels civic, collegiate, and regional.