Page Contents for Laurel, New York

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The New York state capital is Albany.
The population of Laurel is approximately 1,100 (2000), 1394 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 641 (1990), 524 (2010).
The amount of land area in Laurel is 8.719 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0.202 sq kilometers.
The distance from Laurel to Washington DC is 283 miles.
The distance to the New York state capital is 134 miles. (as the crow flies)
Laurel is positioned 40.97 degrees north of the equator and 72.55 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

in the Long Island area of southeastern New York.
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History & History Related Items

Here is a history page for Laurel

Laurel - First Lady and First Grandmother

Located midway between Mattituck and Aquebogue on the North Fork, Laurel became known first as Middle District. Later, the town was known as Franklinville after famous statesman and inventor, Benjamin Franklin. When a post office was desired for the community, it was found there was another Franklinville in New York. The name of Laurel was chosen as the new name in 1890. Perhaps the name was chosen for the many laurel trees and bushes in the area. At this time the community has 128 residents. By 1900 there were around 200 people in town.
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Laurel

Miscellany

The population of Laurel was:
1890 - 128
1900 - 200
1990 - 1,094
2000 - 1,100