Laurel station (Mississippi) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Laurel, MS
Amtrak inter-city rail station
Location	230 North Maple Street Laurel, MS United States
Coordinates	31°41′32″N 89°07′41″W / 31.6922°N 89.1280°W / 31.6922; -89.1280
Line(s)	Norfolk Southern Railway
Platforms	1 side platform
Tracks	1
Other information
Status	Flag stop; unstaffed
Station code	LAU
History
Opened	1913
Traffic
Passengers (2018)	3,924  8.58%
Services
Preceding station Amtrak Following station Hattiesburg toward New Orleans Crescent Meridian toward New York
New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad Depot
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location in Mississippi Show map of Mississippi Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	Maple St., Laurel, Mississippi
Area	2.3 acres (0.9 ha)
Built	1913
Architectural style	Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.	95001192
Added to NRHP	October 31, 1995

The Laurel train station is a cool spot in downtown Laurel, Mississippi. It's located at 230 North Maple Street. This station is a stop for Amtrak's Crescent passenger train. It was first built a long time ago, in 1913.

The station has a special history. It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important building worth protecting.

All About the Laurel Train Station

The Laurel station is a key part of Laurel, Mississippi. It connects the city to other places by train. People use it to travel for fun or to visit family.

What is Amtrak?

Amtrak is a company that runs passenger trains across the United States. The Crescent train is one of its popular routes. It travels between New York City and New Orleans. The Laurel station is one of its stops along the way.

A Look Back: The Station's History

The Laurel station was built in 1913. It was originally owned by the New Orleans and Northeastern Railroad. This company helped connect cities by train. Later, in 1916, another big company called the Southern Railway took it over.

Train stations like Laurel were very important in the past. They helped people and goods travel across the country. They were often busy places full of activity.

Station postcard from early 1900s

Why is it a Historic Place?

The Laurel station is more than just a place to catch a train. It's also a historic landmark. On October 31, 1995, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

This list includes buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. Being on this list helps protect the station. It makes sure future generations can still see and use this special building.

The station's design is a good example of early 20th-century architecture. It shows how buildings were made back then.

• Amtrak – Stations – Laurel, MS