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Royal Oak, Michigan

Located in Oakland County, Michigan, Royal Oak was established in 1891. The Detroit Zoo is actually in Royal Oak, not Detroit. Named for the royal oak that sheltered England's King Charles II.
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Founded 1891 | Population 60,000 | Peak 60,000 (2024) | County Oakland County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Royal Oak, Michigan

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1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Royal Oak.
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1891Founded: Named for Royal Oak tree.
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1926Detroit Zoo: Zoo opens in Royal Oak.
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2010Modern Era: Royal Oak continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1891 Culture
Founded
1926 Culture
Detroit Zoo
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The Detroit Zoo is actually in Royal Oak, not Detroit.
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Named for the royal oak that sheltered England's King Charles II.
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Vibrant downtown with restaurants, bars, and shops.
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Royal Oak is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
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Royal Oak was founded in 1891.

Famous People from Royal Oak, Michigan

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Sam Raimi
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Oct 23, 1959 · Age 66
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Bruce Campbell
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 22, 1958 · Age 67
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Meryl Davis
Figure Skater, Ice Dancer · Born Jan 1, 1987 · Age 39
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Charlie White
Figure Skater, Ice Dancer · Born Oct 24, 1987 · Age 38
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David Hahn
Physicist, Inventor · Born Oct 30, 1976 · Died Sep 27, 2016 (age 39)
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