A Weber County city between Ogden and Salt Lake City, Roy was named for early settler David Roy King and grew significantly around nearby Hill Air Force Base, one of the largest Air Force installations in the country.
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Founded1936|Population40,000|Peak40,000(2024)|CountyWeber County
Top 10 Most Important Events for Roy, Utah
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Roy's character and economy.
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1936Inc: Hill AFB area.
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2010Modern Era: Roy continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020Modern Growth: Roy continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Near Hill AFB.
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Ogden metro.
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Weber County.
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Roy was founded in 1936.
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Roy has a population of approximately 40,000.
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L'Wren Scott
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