Laurel in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Avondale Mill

City of Laurel Walking Tour

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2014

1. Avondale Mill Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Avondale Mill was built on this site in 1845.Initially a flour mill, it later produced cotton cloth and lace. The building was used to manufacture tractors during WWII. The mill burned in 1991. The site is part of Laurel's Riverfront Park.Site 27

Erected by Laurel Historical Society. (Marker Number 27.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 39° 6.424′ N, 76° 50.743′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Avondale Street. In Riverfront Park - Avondale Picnic Area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Avondale St, Laurel MD 20707, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Avondale Mill: A Lost Treasure (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverfront Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Patuxent River (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Laurel's Civil War Hospital (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); An Angel Among US

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Laurel: Half-way between Baltimore and Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church of Laurel (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Garage in Laurel (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2014

2. Avondale Mill Marker

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2014

3. Avondale Mill Marker

Riverfront Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2014

4. Riverfront Park

Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2014

5. Ted Metzger

Riverfront Park, in this area, is dedicated in loving memory of
Theodore (Ted) Metzger This fond tribute is offered in recognition of his hard work, tireless efforts, and many accomplishments so visible throughout the City of Laurel. The Patuxent River, always a favorite place of Ted's, represents his love of life, nature, and his fellow man. May it always be an inspiration for Ted's friends and for those who will come to this place.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 443 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.