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Laurel's early days mirror the growth and evolution of small industrial towns across the Unites States. An 1811 grist mill evolved into an 1840's cotton mill employing more than 700 workers. The town was originally called Laurel Factory, in recognition of its status as a mill town.
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We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization utilizing archival preservation, photography, oral history, publications, and presentations to convey the historical ...
Laurel is a city in Maryland, United States, located midway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore on the banks of the Patuxent River.
The City of Laurel began in 1806 when Captain William Clark of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition camped at the mouth of the Clarks Fork River where it ...
A laurel is a shrub that was traditionally used to weave wreaths and crowns that were symbols of victory in the sporting events of ancient Greece. Today, laurel ...
Laurel was founded in 1683 and incorporated as a town on April 13, 1883 and was considered one of the wealthiest in the state, with 2,500 residents.
Laurel Historical Society To deepen the understanding of the past and cultural heritage of Laurel, Maryland, to connect and inspire, for today and the future.
From 1896 when Laurel's founder Jennie Prentiss embraced the need for superior education for girls, to our ongoing commitment to a rigorous college-preparatory ...
Laurel is a city in and the second county seat of Jones County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,161.
