Royal

Royal is located in Antelope County 37 miles northwest of Norfolk in northeastern Nebraska, on Hwy 20, near the Elkhorn River.

The history of the village of Royal began at Hering's Mill, four miles north of the present town. It was first called "Savage" because a doctor from Sioux City had promised to build a school in any town along the Pacific Short Line that would be named for him. After a few years, when he failed to fulfill his promise, the town changed the name to "Royal" in honor of Royal Thayer, who had been instrumental in establishing the post office.

Local attractions in the Royal area include: Ashfall Fossil Beds, Grove Lake, Grove Trout Rearing Station, Zoo Nebraska.

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