Horace Capron had a profound impact on Laurel, Maryland's early years.
Reminders of his years in Laurel�from the Laurel Museum building itself, to Main Street�are all around us.
During his early years he witnessed important events in the nation's history.
His life after leaving Laurel was even more remarkable�and touched some of the great events in our nation�s growth and development.
He encountered Native Americans in Texas, fought in the Civil War, and lost a son to battle. After the war he served as United States Commissioner of Agriculture.
At the age of 67 he led a delegation that helped transform Hokkaido, Japan�s northernmost province: His efforts helped demonstrate the United States� growing stature in the international community.
