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Roy, Utah

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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Founded 1936 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Weber County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Roy, Utah

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Roy's character and economy.
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1936 Inc: Hill AFB area.
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2010 Modern Era: Roy continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Roy continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Latest News in Roy

Apr 3, 2016
Family Gets Nasty Note Diners About 10 Month Old Son Photo
SALT LAKE CITY — Back in April 2016, a family out for a casual dinner found themselves at the center of an ugly spat over their …
Mar 28, 2016
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Salt Lake City, Utah (March 28, 2016) — In a moment that captured the hearts of many but stirred up controversy, a young student…
Mar 27, 2016
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SALT LAKE CITY, March 27, 2016 — In a moment that tugged at heartstrings across the internet, an 81-year-old woman found an unex…
Mar 7, 2016
Pizza Hut Employees Celebrate New Year Filming Bong Hits Work Video
SALT LAKE CITY — Back in early January, a group of Pizza Hut employees kicked off the New Year in a way that quickly grabbed the…
Mar 2, 2016
Dad Year Father Initiates Epic Dance Battle Kids Video
SALT LAKE CITY (AmericaNews.com) – On a quiet evening in early March 2016, a dad’s spontaneous idea turned into an interne…
Jan 22, 2016
Woman Faces Life Prison After Police Discover Video her 3 Year Old Boy Dog
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (January 22, 2016) — In a case that left many shaking their heads, a 28-year-old woman found herself starin…

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1936 Government
Inc
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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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.

Famous People from Roy, Utah

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L'Wren Scott
Costume Designer, Wardrobe Stylist · Born Apr 28, 1964 · Died Mar 17, 2014 (age 49)

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