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Laurel (Anne Arundel)
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Quick Facts:
- Zip Code: 20707, 20723, 20724
- Population: 19960
- Avg. Household Income: 49415
- Avg. Commute Time: 33.0 min
- Sales Taxes: 5%
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Description
The city of Laurel, named after the Laurel tree, was developed in the 19th century as a milling and factory town. It's one of the oldest industrial areas in the Washington, DC area. The Quakers started coming to Laurel in the 1600s. The Patuxent River was a major resource to the city. The Savage area originates from Savage Mill, which produced canvas materials in the 1800s.
Since the city lies right between three counties: Howard, Prince George's and Anne Arundel, parts of the city are situated in different counties.
Laurel is most known for being the home of the Laurel Park & Pimlico Race Track, which hosts horse track racing events and competitions. The famed Preakness Stakes has occurred here at this race track since 1873. The National Wildlife Research Center of Patuxent Research Refuge also offers tours, education programs and information. Festivities include Main Street Festival, Montpelier Spring Festival, and Riverfest.
County Description
Spanning 416 square miles of land, Anne Arundel County sits along 534 miles of the Chesapeake Bay's west shoreline. Created in 1650, Anne Arundel was one of the original counties in Maryland and was named for the Baroness Baltimore Anne Calvert.
Anne Arundel County's location is situated in the high-tech corridor between Baltimore and Washington, DC. The entire eastern part of the county is rimmed by water, with hundreds of tiny islands, sheltered bays, coves and creeks, and the one-of-a-kind beauty of the mighty Chesapeake Bay. With more than 530 miles of coastline, Anne Arundel County is ideal for those who love boating and water sports, like fishing, crabbing, water skiing, sailing and swimming.
At the center of the county is Annapolis, Maryland's state capital. Named one of America's 10 best places to live, the city's historic district is a major tourist attraction. At "Ego Alley," Dock Street's famous wharf in the center of town, million-dollar yachts mix with timeworn skipjacks, and hundreds of sailboats pack in for the annual Boat Show.