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Laurel, Maryland
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Laurel, Maryland
Laurel
is a
city
in northern
Prince George's County
,
Maryland
, in the
United States
, located midway between
Washington, D.C.
, and
Baltimore
on 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.
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