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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

Jan 1, 1970
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Utahs Bid Repeal Death Penalty Comes Short
Salt Lake City, Utah (February 3, 2015) – Utah’s push to end the death penalty hit a wall this week, as a repeal bill fail…

Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture
Higher Education
1936 Government
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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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