Laurel Central Historic District, Historic district in Laurel, Mississippi, US.

Laurel Central Historic District is a neighborhood in downtown Laurel containing hundreds of buildings that display architectural styles from the late 1800s and early 1900s, including Neoclassical, Queen Anne, and Craftsman designs. The streets hold a mix of homes, shops, churches, and government buildings standing closely together and preserving the area's historic appearance.

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1987, recognizing its 369 governmental, commercial, religious and residential buildings. That listing is the documented landmark date for the area; the source records no earlier founding date or later boundary changes.

The buildings here reflect how the city evolved across generations through different architectural movements and construction periods. Walking through reveals how each era left its mark on the streetscape through evolving design choices.

The district is easily walkable, with streets arranged in a clear grid pattern that makes navigation straightforward. Many buildings remain in daily use, so some areas may be busy or have limited access at certain times.

The district's 369 buildings are not all of one era: they mix governmental, commercial, religious and residential structures in Neoclassical, Shingle, Queen Anne, Bungalow and American Craftsman styles. A visitor can trace the range of these styles simply by walking the same streets.