Troy Public Square

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Troy Public Square
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Troy's Public Square in 2005
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LocationProperty surrounding junction of Main and Market Sts., Troy, Ohio
Coordinates 40°02′22.7″N84°12′12.0″W / 40.039639°N 84.203333°W / 40.039639; -84.203333
Architectmultiple
Architectural styleLate Victorian
NRHP reference No. 75001491 [1]
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1975

The Troy Public Square is a historic district in Troy, Ohio, United States that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The "downtown area," the junction of Main and Market Streets, is a commerce center for Troy because of its central location in the town, restaurants and stores which line the square. Troy Main Street also hosts events in the Public Square frequently as a way to help grow businesses in the downtown area. [2]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Troy Main Street. 2016 Events Calendar. Accessed 2016-9-20.