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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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Is a quite and friendly

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There is plenty areas to shoppe food clothing.There is plenty restaurants,movie theaters,Community I live is very quiet been here 5 years no problems.Senior center in area.Plenty places to worship.Good place to live

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The community is accessible, and has big shops like Giant and meger mart supermarket

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Because it is friendly and lovely and the people are very open to relate with.

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Laurel is a very quiet ,clean and busy town with many facilities like schools hospitals, shops and many others

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