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. 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.

Erected by City of Laurel.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 6.627′ N, 76° 51.433′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Laurel: A Factory Town Bridging Two Counties (here, next to this marker); Laurel Harnessed the River to Power the Cotton Mill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Laurel Factory: A Mill Town (about 300 feet away); Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam (about 300 feet away); Laurel Factory: Prince Georges County's Only Mill Town (about 300 feet away); Desegregation of Laurel Pool (about 300 feet away); Water From the Dam Powered the Cotton Mill (about 600 feet away); Early Buildings on St. Mary's Place (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.

Casula Point - A River Builds a Town Marker image. Click for full size.

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.

Frank P. Casula image. Click for full size.

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 1,501 times since then and 37 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.