What the records say
- When
- 11 May 1862
- Kind
- Fire
- Coordinates
- 42.73° N, 73.69° W
- Description
- Major fire in Troy, NY in 1862
- Cause
- locomotive
Great Fire of Troy
Large fire in Troy, New York, in 1862
The Great Fire of Troy occurred on May 10, 1862, and destroyed a large part of the downtown area of Troy, New York. The damage caused by the fire was approximately $3,000,000, with between about 500 to 600 buildings destroyed over 75 acres (30 ha).
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