How is this Place? My First Impressions of Laurel, Mississippi
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Join us on this Laurel, Mississippi dash cam driving tour, where we are exploring Laurel, Mississippi. We'll explore the streets of this town, and navigate the roads, immersing ourselves in the rich history and culture that define Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, Mississippi, nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the Pine Belt region, boasts a rich history intertwined with the rise and fall of the lumber industry. The land, teeming with virgin longleaf pines, first attracted pioneering lumberjacks and sawmill operators in the late 19th century. The arrival of the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad in 1881 proved to be a turning point. John Kamper and A.M. Lewin, seizing the opportunity, established a small lumber mill in 1882, laying the foundation for what would become Laurel. Named for the abundant mountain laurel shrubs that graced the area, the town quickly blossomed.
By the 1890s, the lumber industry was in full swing. Eastman-Gardiner & Company established the first giant lumber mill in 1893, followed by a surge of others. Laurel transformed into a bustling lumber town, earning the moniker "The Hub City" for its central role in the regional timber trade. With towering smokestacks spewing and sawmills humming, Laurel became the world's largest shipping center for yellow pine lumber by the early 20th century. This prosperity fueled the construction of grand homes and civic buildings, some of which still stand today, lending the city a distinct turn-of-the-century charm.
However, the insatiable demand for lumber ultimately proved unsustainable. By the mid-20th century, the virgin pine forests were depleted, threatening Laurel's economic well-being. Facing potential collapse, the city displayed remarkable resilience. William Mason, an associate of inventor Thomas Edison, arrived in the 1920s with a stroke of genius. He developed Masonite, a revolutionary hardboard product made from sawmill waste. This innovation not only provided a new use for leftover materials but also ushered in an era of industrial diversification for Laurel.
Beyond its industrial past, Laurel boasts a vibrant cultural scene. The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art houses an impressive collection of North American Indian baskets, alongside American and European paintings. Music lovers can delve into the city's rich musical heritage, while history buffs can explore the captivating Laurel Historical Society. The city also takes pride in being the birthplace of several celebrated figures, including pop star Lance Bass, opera legend Leontyne Price, and author James Street.
Today, Laurel stands as a testament to reinvention. While lumber remains a significant part of its identity, the city has embraced a diversified economy. Manufacturing and healthcare sectors now play a vital role. Laurel offers a unique blend of Southern charm and modern amenities, with its oak-lined streets and historic architecture attracting visitors and residents alike. Whether you're interested in delving into its fascinating past, exploring its artistic offerings, or simply experiencing the warmth of a Southern town, Laurel promises an unforgettable experience.
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Wow, this is crazy. I was actually raised in laurel Mississippi. I go there every summer to visit old friends and relatives. I’m currently in New Jersey.
I was born in Laurel and raised in Hattiesburg but currently living in wisconsin and go down to visit family and relatives.❤️💯
Beautiful town. Wonderful buildings. Everything looks so clean and nice. Thanks.
Wow, that was very well done. Thank you for sharing!😀😃
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Been here. Clean, friendly and vey interesting city. I'm going back too.
Hi Ed! Laurel is pretty cool. My uncle owns two pharmacies there. Thomas Pharmacy ♥️
Cool. It's a nice city
You live in a Beautiful Area, I seen a historic home for sale.. The Old Hosey Place, seems nice but can't figure why it's been for Sale for so long🤔😄 I support the Mercantile Business down there and would love to see the place be successful, Down to Earth helping give the youth moral values and building self esteem that they can do anything in life..📕👋😎🙏💪☝️👍
The Honey house is nice. Unfortunately because it's a Hometown remodel it's priced too high for the neighborhood.
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❤❤❤❤❤ My home town.My favorite city and state.
Traffic lights in the downtown area are are terrible. The sensors do not work. You may sit at a red light for over a minute with no one in sight from any direction.
For anyone that didn't know Laurel Urban Renewal torn down literally half the town in the 70s, replaced buildings with never used parking lots, spent millions in federal money to build an elaborate canopy covering in 1977 which made no one go there, then tore those down 20 and 30 years later. Just the amount of money wasted just on the brick in Kampers alley was staggering.
There was also an expensive pedestrian bridge in the project. It was between the two intersections @2:05. It crossed a low traffic road to the back of a grocery store for no reason instead of from Sears to the later new mall. We called it the bridge to nowhere. Officials finally tore it down since people were pointing out the Boondoggle and applying it's logic to then current projects. Now the current administration is spending millions in federal grant money to spruce up the very same road. The road itself is kind of a white elephant. People do travel it but for most it's kind of a weird cut through more than a main road. I don't think traffic there ever justified it being 4 lanes.
Thanks for your input.
Crime is very high here and a severe shortage of Police officers.
This is ole beans and bologna mans home town
As I suspected, downtown is dead. You have to have industry and manufacturing or you cannot keep a town alive. Little shops will not keep it alive. Tourism is not enough. I worry for Laurel. All these people putting those shops together with such high hopes, so I don't think did a market analysis. I think they just put all their savings into something that's probably not gonna work out. Open a factory. Get full employment in town. Make solar panels or computer chips.
Did you bother to do analysis of the town? Howard Industries is the nations largest electrical transformer manufacturer and employs 4000 people or so, the hospital and it's clinics claim to employ 2100. Masonite over 500. Oil and Gas employs more than that. The town has been here 142 years with the tourist being here for 6 of those. Solar panels sounds really smart until your realize this was already done 26 miles from Laurel in Hattiesburg (Stion) and failed because people need more than Chinese wages. So that's not competitive for consumers. The chip makers "investing" in America will head off to China or India with the majority of federal funded billions they didn't burn through. Oh they also assembly Howard Computers near Laurel but I wouldn't get one.
Many of these shops in Laurel and across the country are created with certain incentives from the government but I'm not getting into that any deeper than saying some people lose, some people don't. That's life.
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This was near Christmas or at least winter by the trees . You can’t move in downtown during the spring , summer and fall . It’s doing surprisingly well .
@@donanunnery6130 True, I avoid the area when possible. Many Texas plated cars going 15 MPH from downtown to 12th street. At 5PM it's typical a ghost town tho with some Fridays nights doing well and others not for no rhyme or reason.
@@exploringthesouth975 and thank you for the videos. Cool seeing some of the places you visited that are just two or three hours away but I've never been to.