Troy Vermont Map

About Troy, Vermont

Troy is a locality in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 261. Troy is located at 44.9014°N, 72.4015°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 5868.

Troy unfolds in the rolling embrace of Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, a landscape sculpted by ancient glaciers and softened by the persistent touch of seasons. It lies 49.5 miles north-east of Burlington, VT (from Burlington, VT: bearing 53°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Newport. Here, the land breathes with a quiet resilience, the hillsides a patchwork of dense forest and open pasture, their contours softened by the passage of time and the patient cultivation of generations. The Missisquoi River, a silver thread, meanders through the valley, its banks often fringed with willows that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. In the early morning, a cool, clean air, redolent of pine and damp earth, settles over the fields, a palpable presence that promises the day's unfolding. The history of Troy is deeply entwined with the rugged beauty of its terrain, a story of hardy souls who sought to tame this wild country. Logging and granite quarrying once echoed through these valleys, the enduring strength of the earth yielding its riches to determined hands. Though those industries have largely receded, a spirit of self-reliance and community persists, a quiet industry that sustains the life of Troy. Local farms, their barns weathered and sturdy, still dot the hills, their fields yielding crops that mirror the changing hues of the sky. The rhythm of life here moves with the sun and the seasons, a measured cadence that allows for moments of profound stillness, particularly as the late afternoon sun casts long, golden shadows across the valley floor.

About This Troy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Troy, Vermont — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 44.901435, -72.401498. 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 Orleans County.

Detailed location data for Troy includes the ZIP code (05868), telephone area code (802), county seat of Orleans County (Newport), and school district assignment (Troy School District). 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.