Troy University - Troy, Alabama
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N 31° 47.923 W 085° 57.438
16R E 598705 N 3518598
Marker showing the history of Troy University on the campus in Troy, Alabama.
Waymark Code: WMCY58
Location: Alabama, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2011
Views: 11
This historical marker is located on the campus of Troy University in Troy, Alabama. It traces the evolution of the school from its founding as the Troy State Normal School in 1887 to the present. More information on the school can be found at its web site: (
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Marker Name: Troy University
Marker Type: Urban
Addtional Information::
The text of the marker reads:
Troy State Normal School was established by the Alabama General Assembly in 1887. Land and the first building for the original downtown campus and the land for the present site were provided by the City of Troy. The College was moved to the present site in 1930. The State Board of Education authorized the College to grant the bachelor's degree in 1929 and the master's degree in 1956. The College was placed under a separate Board of Trustees in 1967. The Board of Trustees approved the name change to Troy University effective August 2005. Troy University's evolution has been reflected in its several names:
Troy State Normal School 1887
Troy State Normal College 1893
Troy State Teachers College 1927
Troy State College 1957
Troy State University 1967
Troy University 2005
Date Dedicated / Placed: 2006
Marker Number: Not listed
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