The Golden Streets of Troy, North Carolina

And as it turns out, there may be some truth to this story. At the turn of the 19th century, the Carolinas experienced a gold rush. A total of 13 major gold deposits were found in Montgomery County—the largest collection of sites in the state—and it became the center of a gold fever in North Carolina.

As Troy grew with new citizens, the town undertook a road upgrade project that brought fill dirt down from the mountain mines. With the clattering and shifting of the heavy, horse-drawn loads, small nuggets of gold were said to occasionally fall into the street; a lucky find for those with the eyes for it.

A Rich Natural and Recreational Environment

Thanks to its pleasant climate and natural beauty, the people who flocked to the Troy area for gold decided to stay, even if they were unlucky in the mines. Today, visitors will find a quaint town of almost 4,000 people on the edge of the Uwharrie National Forest.

With the cost of living at 14.5% lower than the national average (according to Sperling’s Best Places), Troy remains the cultural and business center of Montgomery County.

Troy’s Main Street is a historic area, and top national acts appear regularly at the James Garner Center where bluegrass is king. The surrounding forest provides a great place for mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding and ATV riding, as well as camping, boating, fishing, and swimming.

The Golden Heart of North Carolina

One of the biggest assets of Troy is its central location in North Carolina. Charlotte and Greensboro are only 1 hour away, and another half hour puts people in Raleigh. Less than 3 hours away is the popular coastal city of Wilmington.

North Carolina is known for wintertime golf, and Troy’s Denson’s Creek Golf Course gives locals a challenging 18 holes. Pinehurst, the self-proclaimed center of the golf universe, is only 40 minutes away and offers a world-class resort and golfing experience.

The uniqueness of Troy, with its gold rush history, rich natural environment, and proximity to the rest of the state makes it one mighty fine place to call home.