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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. Laurel is northeast of Ellisville, the first county seat, which contains the first county courthouse. It has the second county courthouse, as Jones County has two judicial districts.
Jun 6, 2024 · Laurel is a charming town with hidden gems for history, art, shopping, and dining. Explore the Lauren Rogers Museum, Veterans Memorial Museum, Laurel Farmers Market, historic downtown, and more.
Laurel, city, coseat (1906) with Ellisville of Jones county, southeastern Mississippi, U.S., on Tallahala Creek, about 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Hattiesburg. Founded in 1882 as a lumber camp, it was named for laurel shrubs, native to the surrounding forests.
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Laurel, a charming, slower paced town in Jones County, Mississippi provides a perfect weekend for a getaway destination. Nestled in an area known as the Pine Belt and at one time donned the crown of the “Yellow pine capital of the world,” Laurel is a city of revitalization and rebranding.
May 12, 2023 · The Incredible Comeback Of Laurel, Mississippi. The rebirth of Laurel, Mississippi, is proof of what real people can do with a little creativity, a lot of commitment, and a deep well of love. As you approach downtown Laurel from I-59, the first thing that you see is a massive mural.
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