Welcome to the Laurel, Delaware Website. After you surf through cyberspace, I hope you will decide to visit our community and see first-hand why our citizens believe Laurel is a great place to call home. Laurel' s greatest asset lies in its people - people who are friendly, industrious, and imbued with the pioneer can-do spirit so characteristic of Americans.

Laurel traces it s roots to the "Wading Place" where Native Americans first crossed the waters of Broad Creek. The "Wading Place" eventually grew into a dynamic center of commerce. Broad Creek once thrived with ships which exchanged products between Laurel and distant ports. The advent of the railroad brought another significant boost to the Laurel economy as local farmers quickly realized they could distribute their produce nation-wide in days versus weeks.

Like most American towns, Laurel experienced the effects of a rapidly changing American economy in the latter part of the 20th century. As we begin the 21st century an aggressive program of economic renewal is underway. Our vision is to build on our proud heritage while creating new and exciting residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, recreational venues and job opportunities. Laurel Town government is dedicated to providing quality services at the lowest cost. To increase the Town’s revenue base, Mayor and Council have annexed approximately 625 acres into the Town of Laurel, in the last three years. To ensure our infrastructure keeps pace with development Laurel has constructed a new state of the art Waste Water Treatment Plant which is capable of future expansion. Aging water lines are being replaced on a priority basis and new water valves have been installed to minimize the impact of routine maintenance.

We have some of the finest bass fishing waters in the USA and by the end of 2008 we will have a new boat ramp in Laurel River Park which will improve anglers’ access to Broad Creek. The Laurel Redevelopment Corporation has created a new park area on the south bank of Broad Creek across from the new Dr. Pierce Ellis Medical Center. The Gro-Mark Corporation has donated a parcel of land to the Town that is located on the north bank of Broad Creek between Poplar Street and the railroad bridge. These two parcels represent pieces of what will eventually be an attractive Greenway corridor that will run through our Town Center from the Mill Dam spillway on the east to Laurel River Park on the west.

Dedicated volunteers serving as members of various Town commissions and community service organizations embody the pioneer can-do spirit and work diligently to make Laurel a better place for all. In 2006 the Laurel Library Commission and the Friends of the Laurel Public Library celebrated the grand opening of the remodeled library in Town Center. The Laurel Public Library is one of the finest small town libraries in the state and ensures that we will have an informed citizenry with access to the latest technology and resources. Laurel’s historic district boasts the highest number of historic homes in the state. The Town is partnering with the Laurel Historical Society to preserve this heritage. Converting the old Laurel Town Train Station into a museum is but one of the groups current high priority restoration projects.

On January 1, 2008 we welcomed Mr. William Fasano, Jr. our new Town Manager. With Mr. Fasano’s expertise we will successfully execute these and other projects which will move us closer to the future vision.

Excited by now? Visit us, shop, dine and enjoy the recreational opportunities. You just might get caught up in the magic and decide to make Laurel your home. While we may be small in stature, Laurel stands tall in spirit. Six Governors of the State of Delaware have called Laurel home. We are proud of the past, but focused on the future. Check us out!