Troy, Missouri Public Records

Troy is a city and the county seat of Lincoln County, Missouri, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Saint Louis along U.S. Highway 61. With a population of 12,686 at the 2020 census and approximately 16,040 residents as of 2026 estimates, Troy has experienced significant growth as an exurb of Saint Louis, attracting residents seeking affordable housing and rural character while maintaining access to the metropolitan area's employment opportunities. Lincoln County was founded on December 14, 1818, and named for Major General Benjamin Lincoln, a Revolutionary War officer who served with distinction in the American South. The county covers approximately 640 square miles of rolling terrain along the Missouri River valley and upland areas of eastern Missouri. Troy has served as the county seat since the early years of Lincoln County's existence, providing the governmental, judicial, and commercial functions of a county center. The community of Troy developed along the same settler routes that opened Missouri to American settlement in the early 19th century, growing as an agricultural service center for Lincoln County's farming families. The county's fertile soils and accessible river access made it productive agricultural territory, and Troy's position along transportation corridors enabled it to develop as a commercial hub. The arrival of railroad service in the late 19th century further consolidated Troy's role as the county's primary commercial center. Lincoln County had a population of 59,574 at the 2020 census and has been growing steadily as part of the broader Saint Louis metropolitan area's northwestward expansion. The county's demographics have shifted from a predominantly agricultural character to a more suburban profile, with many residents commuting to Saint Louis County and the city of Saint Louis for employment while residing in Lincoln County's newer residential subdivisions. Troy has been at the center of this growth, with residential development, retail expansion, and commercial activity increasing substantially over the past two decades. Lincoln County government operates from Troy's courthouse, where the Recorder of Deeds, County Clerk, Collector of Revenue, Assessor, Sheriff, and other officials provide services to county residents. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for unincorporated areas. Public records including property deeds, court documents, and vital statistics are maintained by county offices and accessible under Missouri's Sunshine Law (RSMo Chapter 610), which guarantees public access to open meetings and records.