Laurens facts for kids

Laurens is a name that can refer to several different things, like places, people, or even a ship! When you see "Laurens," it might be talking about a city, a county, or someone's first or last name. This page helps you understand the different meanings of "Laurens."

Places Named Laurens

Many places around the world share the name Laurens. Most of these are in the United States.

Laurens in the United States

In the United States, you can find several locations named Laurens:

• Laurens County, Georgia: This is a county located in the state of Georgia. A county is a part of a state, like a large district.
• Laurens, Iowa: This is a city in Iowa. Cities are often centers for people to live and work.
• Laurens (town), New York and Laurens (village), New York: In New York, there's both a larger area called a town and a smaller community within it called a village, both named Laurens.
• Laurens, South Carolina: This is a city in South Carolina. It's a well-known place in the state.
• Laurens County, South Carolina: Just like in Georgia, South Carolina also has a county named Laurens.
• Fort Laurens: This was an important fort during the American Revolutionary War. It was located in what is now the state of Ohio. Forts were strongholds built to protect soldiers and supplies.

Laurens Around the World

Beyond the United States, the name Laurens also appears in other places:

• Laurens, Hérault: This is a commune in southern France. A commune is like a small town or district.
• Laurens Peninsula: This is a piece of land that sticks out into the ocean on Heard Island. Heard Island is a remote island in the Indian Ocean.
  • Cape Laurens: This is a specific point of land on the Laurens Peninsula. A cape is a high point of land that extends into a body of water.

Other Uses of Laurens

The name Laurens isn't just for places. It can also be a name for people or other things.

People Named Laurens

• Laurens (given name): Laurens is a popular first name, especially in countries like the Netherlands. It's similar to the name Lawrence.
• Laurens (surname): Laurens can also be a family name, or surname, passed down through generations.

Other Things Named Laurens

• USS Laurens (APA-153): This was a ship used during World War II. It was an attack transport ship, meaning it helped move soldiers and equipment during battles.
• Laurens Railroad (1854-1881): This was an early railroad line in South Carolina. Railroads were very important for travel and moving goods a long time ago.
• Laurens Railway (1881-1894): This railway was the company that took over from the Laurens Railroad. It continued to operate the train lines in South Carolina.

See also

In Spanish: Laurens para niños

• Laurenz
• Lawrence (disambiguation)