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Laurel is a charming Prince George's County city located approximately halfway between the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., sitting on the banks of the picturesque Patuxent River. Maryland city, which was once a major mill town and railroading hub, has become a prominent epicenter for government activity, home to major Department of Defense offices and the Fort Meade Army base. Its famed Laurel Park thoroughbred horse racing track has hosted some of the world's most legendary racehorses, including Triple Crown winners Secretariat and War Admiral.
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