Royal, Missouri facts for kids

Royal is a small community located in Phelps County, in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Missouri. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government. Royal is situated along Missouri Route B, which is a road about eight miles north of the town of St. James.

History of Royal

The community of Royal once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in 1892. It served as an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office did not stay open forever. It closed down in 1916, after operating for 24 years. It is not known why the name "Royal" was chosen for this community.