Laurel, Mississippi MS Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Laurel is a city located in Jones County in Mississippi, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census. Laurel is home to the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (Mississippi's oldest art museum). Laurel is located at 31.697412, -89.139315. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.8 km² (15.8 mi²). 40.0 km² (15.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area of Laurel is 2.09% water.

Laurel's Central Historic district, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is considered Mississippi's best example of the town planning idea popularized during the City Beautiful Movement of the early 20th century. This living historical district is the state's largest, finest, and most intact ensemble of early 20th century architectural styles including classical and colonial revivals, Queen Anne, bungalow and craftsman.

Attractions:
Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Landrum's Homestead and Village
Historic Home Tour of Wisteria
Deason Home
Trapper's Gator Farm
Festival: May - Day in the Park; June - Lonesome Pines Memorial Red Cross Bluegrass; August - Blues Bash; October - Heritage Arts Festival; November - Main Street Festival; December - Laurel Sertoma's Christmas Parade

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