Palatka, Florida

The city of Palatka is the county seat of Putnam County, Florida and can be found on the banks of the St. Johns River where it narrows and begins its course upstream to Lake George The fertile land surrounding the river was initially inhabited by the Muscogee and Seminole tribes; they called the area “Pilotaikita” meaning “crossing over” or “cows crossing” Palatka experienced significant growth throughout the 19th century as ferry service and roads became established On January 8, 1953, the city of Palatka was charted by the state of Florida.

By the end of the 19th century Palatka rivaled Jacksonville as the major port on the St. Johns River; Palatka had matured into a bustling center for transportation, freight, lumber, citrus, and tourism The Great Freeze of 1895 permanently destroyed Palatka’s citrus industry, forcing the community rely on industries dependent on wood and its byproducts Palatka became home to several facilities over the years, including Palatka Paper Mill, Hudson Pulp & Paper Company (currently owned and operated by Georgia Pacific), Scott Paper Mill, and Florida Pulp & Paper Company. By the 1970s, Palatka’s valuable position on the St. Johns River was fully realized by the shipbuilding industry Offshore Shipbuilding opened a facility in Palatka and specialized in repair and construction of a wide range of ships and other watercrafts; tugboats, barges, passenger ships, ferries and fishing boats were worked on at the facility Today, the facility is owned and operated by the St. John Shipbuilding company.

We have confirmed that Palatka has many jobsites where exposure to asbestos has occurred Asbestos lawyers may be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Palatka.

Large Jobsites in Palatka where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Palatka where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Palatka where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Palatka, FL have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Palatka, FL

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Palatka, FL. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.