Town
Troy
Montgomery County's seat and the gateway to the Uwharrie National Forest.
- County
- Montgomery
- From the lake
- About 25 minutes east
- Listed places
- 2
- State
- NC
Character
What Troy is like
Troy is the administrative and educational center of Montgomery County, home to Montgomery Community College and its well-known gunsmithing and pottery programs. It also serves as the practical staging point for Uwharrie National Forest trips and the Seagrove pottery corridor beyond.
- Montgomery Community College
- Uwharrie National Forest access
- County services
- Route toward Seagrove pottery
Background
Troy history and setting
Troy is the seat of Montgomery County and the administrative center of the lake's eastern side. Its courthouse square anchors a small downtown, and Montgomery Community College on the edge of town is known statewide for programs such as gunsmithing and pottery.
Troy is also the gateway to the Uwharrie National Forest. The forest's ranger district office is here, and roads north and west of town lead to trailheads, horse camps, off-highway-vehicle areas, and the Uwharrie River.
On the water
Troy and Lake Tillery
Troy sits about twenty-five minutes east of Lake Tillery on NC 24/27. For eastern-shore owners it is the larger-errand town on the Montgomery County side, and for visitors it is the logical place to combine a lake stay with forest trails or a drive north toward the Seagrove pottery corridor.
Hotels in Troy are also one of the dependable fallbacks when lake rentals and park cabins are booked for holiday weekends.
A day here
A day in Troy
Start with the courthouse square and downtown shops, then continue into the Uwharrie National Forest for a morning hike — the forest's trail system is the reason many visitors choose the eastern side of the lake.
In the afternoon, either continue north toward the Seagrove pottery corridor for studio visits or return west on NC 24/27 to Lake Tillery for a swim and a sunset cruise. Troy's hotels make it an easy base when lake rentals are full.
Living here
Living in or near Troy
Troy is served by Montgomery County Schools, and county planning, permitting, and tax offices for the eastern shoreline are located here.
Buyers on the Montgomery County side tend to value privacy, wooded acreage, and national-forest proximity. Visit the county offices early in any purchase to understand setbacks, septic requirements, and permitting timelines.
Troy also anchors daily life for much of Montgomery County: the county courthouse, community college, grocery stores, and a growing set of local restaurants. Owners on the eastern shore often split errands between Troy and Mount Gilead, keeping the drive to Albemarle for larger trips, specialist appointments, and evenings out.
Questions
Frequently asked
How far is Troy from Lake Tillery?
Troy is about 25 minutes east of Lake Tillery on NC 24/27.
Is Troy near the Uwharrie National Forest?
Yes. Troy is the main gateway to the Uwharrie National Forest, and the forest's ranger district office is located in town.
What county is Troy in?
Troy is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.