Casula Point - A River Builds a Town
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.
Marker is on 9th Street near Riverfront Park Trail.
Courtesy hmdb.org
