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Laurel, VA
Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) in western Henrico County, Virginia, United States. The population was 17,769 at the 2020 United States Census. It is the county seat of Henrico County.
It is the location of the Laurel Skate Park. The bowl was recently filled in with smooth concrete and the vertical ramp was removed to make way for safer amenities.
Laurel is the location of the Laurel Industrial School Historic District.
Laurel is located at 37°38′2″N 77°30′24″W (37.634012, −77.506661).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14.1 km2), of which 5.4 square miles (14.0 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.71%, is water.
Laurel's previous names include Hungary, Hungary Station, Jenningsville, and School. In the 19th century, Laurel was a stop on the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac (RF&P) Railroad. It was a spur line that connected the coalfields in western Henrico with the rail network. During the Civil War, the station was burned. Union Army Colonel Ulric Dahlgren's body was secretly buried there in March 1864; the body was later re-interred in Philadelphia. The RF&P railroad was succeeded by CSX Transportation, which still operates on the same rights-of-way.
The A.A. Harvey General Store was built c. 1910 to serve the community. Over the years, the building has undergone several transformations. It went from general store to housing. It then became the Crystal Ice Co. and the Laurel Post Office, where Lillian Merkle was Postmaster. The Post Office was one of only a few in the United States that was privately owned. The building was completely restored in 1991 to its present use as the Laurel Gallery. Robert Bluford, the preservationist, made efforts to ensure that the restored building stayed true to its original style.
Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Laurel, with the city prioritizing the well-being of its residents. The Laurel Wellness Center is a focal point for fitness and community health programs, offering a variety of exercise classes, nutritional guidance, and wellness workshops. Advanced Family Chiropractic offers personalized chiropractic care for individuals of all ages. Their services include spinal adjustments, corrective exercises, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle advice to promote overall wellness and pain relief. Virginia Family Chiropractic focuses on providing non-invasive and drug-free solutions for musculoskeletal issues. Their services include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression, massage therapy, and rehabilitation exercises to improve mobility and reduce pain. Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to restoring and maintaining optimal health through chiropractic care. Their treatments include spinal adjustments, massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and lifestyle coaching for holistic well-being. Northern Virginia Chiropractic Center offers comprehensive chiropractic care to address a wide range of conditions, including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and sports injuries. Their services include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture, physical therapy, and ergonomic evaluations. Chiropractic Family Health Centre provides personalized care to promote healing and wellness. Their chiropractors use a variety of techniques such as spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, nutritional counseling, and corrective exercises to help patients achieve optimal health.
Top sites in Laurel, VA: The Poe Museum, Patuxent Research Refuge, White House of the Confederacy.
Population: 8,500 (2021). Elevation: 2,342 feet. Area: 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2). ZIP Code: 24614. Area code(s): 276.
FAQs
Is Laurel, VA a good place to live?
Living in Laurel offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Laurel, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Laurel and residents tend to lean liberal.
What are the demographics of Laurel, VA?
As of 2021, 18.9% of Laurel, VA residents were born outside of the country (3.39k people). In 2021, there were 1.49 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (8.28k people) in Laurel, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.59k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
What is the history of Laurel, VA?
Laurel's previous names include Hungary, Hungary Station, Jenningsville, and School. In the 19th century, Laurel was a stop on the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac (RF&P) Railroad. It was a spur line that connected the coalfields in western Henrico with the rail network. During the Civil War, the station was burned. Union Army Colonel Ulric Dahlgren's body was secretly buried there in March 1864; the body was later re-interred in Philadelphia.
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Chiropractic Health and Wellness Center
Northern Virginia Chiropractic Center
Chiropractic Family Health Centre
White House of the Confederacy
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