Laurel in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Casula Point
Riverfront Park Heritage & Nature Trail
Photographed By A. Taylor, February 2, 2014
1. Casula Point
Inscription.
Casula Point. Riverfront Park Heritage and Nature Trail. This point marking the site of the 9th Street Bridge that connected Laurel and Howard County over the Patuxent River is dedicated to the memory of Frank P. Casula (1920-2001). Frank P. Casula served the Citizens of Laurel and Prince George's County for over three decades. His elected public service record included 20 years as a Prince George's County Councilmember, 4 years as a Laurel City Council member, and almost 8 years as Mayor of Laurel. Mr Casula is best remembered for his enthusiastic personality and his "can do" attitude, which defined his style as a public servant. His numerous accomplishments and contributions touched the lives of thousands of people throughout the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, and the City of Laurel.
This point marking the site of the 9th Street Bridge that connected Laurel and Howard County over the Patuxent River is dedicated to the memory of Frank P. Casula (1920-2001).
Frank P. Casula served the Citizens of Laurel and Prince George's County for over three decades. His elected public service record included 20 years as a Prince George's County Councilmember, 4 years as a Laurel City Council member, and almost 8 years as Mayor of Laurel. Mr Casula is best remembered for his enthusiastic personality and his "can do" attitude, which defined his style as a public servant. His numerous accomplishments and contributions touched the lives of thousands of people throughout the State of Maryland, Prince George's County, and the City of Laurel.
Location. 39° 6.627′ N, 76° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on 9th Street near Riverfront Park Trail, on the right when traveling north. Marker is at the north end of 9th Street, south of the Patuxent River shoreline, in the Riverfront Park Trail wayside. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurel MD 20707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 14, 2009
2. Casula Point - A River Builds a Town Marker
Text of earlier marker at this location.
Casula Point
This exciting view of the Patuxent River, from which the Town of Laurel Factory grew to the City of Laurel, is dedicated to the memory of Frank P. Casula (1920-2001). Frank P. Casula served the Citizens of Laurel and Prince George’s County for over three decades. His elected public service record includes 20 years as a Prince Gorge’s County Councilmember, 4 years as a Laurel City Councilmember, and almost 8 years as Mayor of Laurel. Mr. Casula is best remembered for his enthusiastic personality and his “can do” attitude, which defined his style as a public servant. His accomplishments and contributions are numerous, touching the lives of thousands of people throughout the State of Maryland, Prince George’s County and the City of Laurel.
A River Builds a Town
In 1811, Nicholas Snowden harnessed the power of the Patuxent River to build a grist mill close to this site. In 1824, the grist mill was converted into a cotton duck mill which produced sails for Baltimore Clipper ships and covers for Conestoga wagons. Horace Capron, Snowden’s brother-in-law, joined him and Dr. Theodore Jenkins to enlarge the mill in 1826. The renovations to the mill led to the construction of homes for over 800 mill workers and their families, thereby establishing he Town of Laurel Factory.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 14, 2009
3. Casula Point - A River Builds a Town Marker
Prior marker.
Photographed By A. Taylor, January 20, 2014
4. Casula Point
New marker.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 15, 2014
5. Frank P. Casula
(1920 – 2001)
Close-up of photo on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,020 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2014, by A. Taylor of Laurel, Maryland. Photos:1. submitted on March 3, 2014, by A. Taylor of Laurel, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on March 3, 2014, by A. Taylor of Laurel, Maryland. 5. submitted on November 20, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.