Laurel is a city in northern Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States, located almost midway between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore on the banks of the Patuxent River. Founded as a mill town in the early 19th century, the arrival of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad in 1835 expanded local industry and later enabled the city to become an early commuter town for Washington and Baltimore workers. Largely residential today, the city maintains a historic district centered on its Main Street, highlighting its industrial past.
The Department of Defense is a prominent presence in the Laurel area today, with the Fort Meade Army base, the National Security Agency, and Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory all located nearby. Laurel Park, a thoroughbred horse racetrack, is located just outside city limits.
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The face you see, the smiles, the laughing, the warming good feelingpets you come across
This place is friendly because, everyone help each and other. They are respectful and caring for each and everyone
community parks , and relaible / free transportation for the elderly
I live right in the city of Laurel, very close to the Town Center. very low crime community
This community is filled with families, law enforcement and people who work in the general area.