30: Ilium Fuit, Troja Est

Four letters. One syllable. TROY.On January 5th, 1789, a group of settlers living in an area known as Vanderhyden gathered at a local tavern. The purpose? To select a new name for their fledgling community along the Hudson River. Notes:City Kicks Off Bicentennial Celebration (Spectrum News)How Troy, NY Got Its Name (YouTube)The Architecture of Downtown Troy, An Illustrated HistoryHart Cluett MuseumLansingburgh Historical Society Credits:Produced, edited, and hosted by John SalkaTheme music by Steven J. Goldman, Four Legs RecordsVisit troystorypod.com for upcoming episodes, guests, and bonus content.Connect with Troy Story on:FacebookInstagramThreadsYouTubeBlueskyThe views and opinions expressed by the host are their own and do not represent the views of their employer or any other entity