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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HY9_avondale-mill_Laurel-MD.html
The Avondale Mill was built on this site in 1845.Initially a flour mill, it later produced cotton cloth and lace. The building was used to manufacture tractors during WWII. The mill burned in 1991. The site is part of Laurel's Riverfront Park.Site 27
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HWG_first-united-methodist-church-of-laurel_Laurel-MD.html
Methodists, who organized as a congregation in Laurel in 1840, established the First Church in Laurel in 1842. They occupied two other locations before this edifice was built in 1884. It was enlarged in 1909, 1950, 1962, and 2001. The church lost …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HV1_site-of-laurels-civil-war-hospital_Laurel-MD.html
This building served as a Civil War hospital connected with the 109th NY. between January and November 1863.
Here hospital matron Sarah A. Palmer "Aunt Becky" and her nurses tended sick soldiers. Disease more than war affected local soldiers. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1HV0_an-angel-among-us_Laurel-MD.html
Dr. Luis M. Arbona stepped through the doors of Reality in 1972 as its medical director. Often described as "not of this planet," he rose from humble beginnings in rural Utuado, Puerto Rico to become a gifted and pioneering physician and humanitar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D95_patuxent-river_Laurel-MD.html
The Patuxent River is the longest river that is located entirely in the state of Maryland. It spans 115 miles from the Piedmont area near the intersection of Howard, Montgomery, Frederick, and Carroll counties to the Chesapeake Bay. Traveling thro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D94_riverfront-park_Laurel-MD.html
Riverfront Park offers visitors the chance to experience the heritage and nature of Laurel, Maryland. The town owes its very existence to the river - which in pre-Colonial times provided Native Americans food and transportation. It later provided …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D91_avondale-mill-a-lost-treasure_Laurel-MD.html
The Avondale Mill was built by Horace Capron in between 1845-1848. Later owned by George Wheeler and others, for many years it was known as Crabbs' Mill after owner Benjamin F. Crabbs. Over the years flour, corn, and lace embroidery were among the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D90_the-old-stone-methodist-church_Laurel-MD.html
Laurel's first formal house of worship. Built 1842.
Methodism was founded in Laurel March 11, 1840. Remains of the church and adjoining cemetery were demolished in the 1950's. It's successor was built at 424 Main Street in 1884.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D8Z_laurel-half-way-between-baltimore-and-washington_Laurel-MD.html
Route 1, originally known as the Washington-Baltimore Turnpike was part of the major road between Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Laurel, located half-way between Baltimore and Washington was an important and convenient stopping…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D8Y_laurel-harnessed-the-river-to-power-the-cotton-mill_Laurel-MD.html
Laurel's earliest mill was established on land originally inhabited by Native Americans. The early mills were located on the banks of the Patuxent River at the fall line. Here the River elevation changes and provides an excellent source of water p…