Troy South Carolina Map

About Troy, South Carolina

Troy is a locality in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States. It is a small community with a population of 177. The population density is 79.3 people per km². Troy is located at 33.9876°N, 82.2979°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 29848.

Troy rests in a fold of the Piedmont, where the land begins its gentle swell towards the foothills. It lies 32.8 miles north-north-west of Evans, GA (from Evans, GA: bearing 343°T), and is situated 5.1 miles north of McCormick. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles and sun-baked clay, a perfume of quiet endurance. Fields, some still diligently worked, others surrendering to the patient reclamation of kudzu and volunteer pines, stretch out under a sky that often holds a bruised, violet hue as dusk gathers. The Saluda River, a ribbon of brown water, flows with a steady, unhurried purpose nearby, its banks a tangled tapestry of willow and oak. The very character of Troy seems to be drawn from this landscape, a resilience etched into the weathered facades of its older buildings and the quiet, observant nature of its people. The history of Troy is a story of agriculture and adaptation, a narrative woven from the threads of cotton fields and the steadfast spirit of those who settled this land. For generations, the local economy pulsed with the rhythm of the seasons and the demands of farming, a tradition that still holds a quiet sway, even as the landscape sees new life emerge. The remnants of old farmsteads, their chimneys standing like stoic sentinels against the sky, whisper tales of a bygone era, while the hum of modern machinery on the few remaining working farms speaks of continuity. The Saluda River, more than just a geographical marker, has always been a vital artery, offering sustenance and a means of connection, its currents carrying the echoes of past journeys and the promise of future endeavors for Troy.

About This Troy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Troy, South Carolina — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.987622, -82.297904. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Troy and Greenwood County.

Detailed location data for Troy includes the ZIP code (29848), telephone area code (864), county seat of Greenwood County (Greenwood), and school district assignment (Greenwood School District 50). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Troy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.