Royal | |
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Coordinates: 34°30′41″N93°14′28″W / 34.51139°N 93.24111°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
County | Garland |
Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
ZIP code | 71968 [2] |
Area code | 501 |
GNIS feature ID | 73430 [1] |
Royal is an unincorporated community in Garland County, Arkansas, United States. Royal is home to the only bronze foundry in Arkansas, Light and Time Design Studios.[ citation needed ]
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