Troy, IL

united states

Troy sits about 20 miles northeast of St. Louis in Madison County, accessible via I-55 Exit 18. This community of 11,600 residents serves as a popular bedroom community for St. Louis commuters. Route 162 connects Troy to neighboring Glen Carbon and Maryville for local trips, while I-55 handles longer journeys to Chicago or southern Illinois. The annual September Homecoming Festival transforms the quiet streets with parades, carnival rides, and live music that attracts visitors from throughout the county.