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City	Laurel
State	Virginia (VA)
County	Henrico County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Eastern Time (America/New_York)

Latitude	37.636143
Longitude	-77.507051
Population	17,769
Density	1273.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	23228, 24216, 23294
Area Code	276, 804
School District	Henrico County Public Schools

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About Laurel, Virginia

Laurel is a locality in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It has a population of 17,769. The population density is 1273.3 people per km². Laurel is located at 37.6361°N, 77.5071°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP codes: 23228, 24216, 23294.

Laurel remains defined by the persistent, quiet passage of Hungary Creek as it meanders through the landscape. It lies 1.6 miles south of Glen Allen, VA (from Glen Allen, VA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-northwest of Richmond. The terrain surrounding Laurel unfolds in a series of gentle, undulating plains that catch the long, honeyed light of late afternoon. Hoehns Lake sits only a mile away, its surface often mirroring the stillness of the surrounding woodlands. While the distant silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains marks the horizon far to the west, the immediate geography is one of open fields and quiet, wooded corridors. Residents often enjoy the local greenery at the Laurel Recreation Area, which serves as a central point for outdoor activity.

Industry in Laurel has long moved in step with the seasonal rhythms of the land, shifting from early agrarian roots to modern local commerce. The economy here relies on a mix of small-scale production and service-oriented businesses that support the day-to-day needs of the inhabitants. Long ago, the soil dictated the pace of growth, favoring crops that thrived in the nutrient-dense earth of the region. Today, Laurel maintains a steady economic pulse that values stability and the methodical work of its tradespeople. Commerce remains modest and grounded, shunning the frantic pace of larger urban centers for a more measured, deliberate approach to development.

Cultural life in Laurel is expressed through the neighborly exchanges that occur in the quiet corners of the square and the shared stewardship of public spaces. The Laurel Recreation Area hosts modest gatherings that reflect the traditions and values of those who have lived here for generations. While the pace of life remains slow, the residents possess a deep, quiet pride in the integrity of their surroundings and the history of their families. The atmosphere is one of deliberate patience, where the quality of the air and the clarity of the evening sky provide a sense of perspective. Visitors and residents alike find that the character of the place is defined by this unassuming, steady endurance.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Laurel Recreation Area (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 354° N
See Richmond By Rail (Public Artwork) — 1.4 mi, 155° SE
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens (Local Park) — 1.9 mi, 116° SE
Longdale Recreation Center (Local Recreation) — 2.5 mi, 047° NE
Midtown Design Gallery (Gallery) — 3.2 mi, 167° S
Jeb Stuart Monument (Monument) — 3.4 mi, 059° NE
Tin Pan (Arts Centre) — 4.0 mi, 239° SW
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature (Gallery) — 4.4 mi, 203° SW
Highest Point In Henrico County (Viewpoint) — 4.5 mi, 226° SW
Burying Ground Memorial (Monument) — 4.5 mi, 202° S
Lanie Kruszewski (Monument) — 4.9 mi, 196° S
Richmond Triangle Players (Theatre) — 5.3 mi, 159° S
Science Museum of Virginia (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 156° SE
Virginia Museum of History and Culture (Museum) — 5.7 mi, 161° S
Virginia Center for Architecture (Museum) — 5.8 mi, 158° S
The Quarry (Arts Centre) — 6.1 mi, 164° S
Page Bond Gallery (Gallery) — 6.6 mi, 158° S
HATtheatre (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 248° W
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia (Museum) — 7.0 mi, 149° SE
Maymont Farm (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 7.0 mi, 168° S
Maggie L. Walker (National Park) — 7.1 mi, 148° SE · 13 acres
George Edward Pickett's Grave (Attraction) — 7.1 mi, 157° SE
Chimborazo Park (National Park) — 9.1 mi, 145° SE · 43 acres
Pocahontas State Park (State Park) — 16.1 mi, 192° S
Presquile National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 22.2 mi, 143° SE · 2,590 acres
James River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 30.4 mi, 142° SE · 9,242 acres

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