Dalton, Georgia

Located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the north Georgia city of Dalton serves as the county seat of Whitfield County and is the second largest city in northwest Georgia. Dalton’s land was originally occupied by the Cherokee Indians until 1838, when they were forcibly removed by an event known today as the Trail of Tears. The railroad played a pivotal role in the city’s beginnings; the Western and Atlantic Railroad was completed in 1847, connecting the Tennessee River with the Chattahoochee River, and five years later a second railroad was completed, the East Tennessee and Georgia.

Initially recognized as a cotton town due to significant manufacturers such as Elk Cotton Mills and Crown Cotton Mills, Dalton is currently known as the “Carpet Capital of the World”. The carpet industry employs over 30,000 people and is home to more than 150 carpet plants including World Carpet, Inc., Dow Chemical Company (also known as the Dow Latex Plant), and Mohawk Industries. Almost 90% of carpet produced internationally is manufactured within Dalton’s borders. The success of Dalton’s carpet industry dates back to 1917, when Catherine Evans Whitener formed the Evans Manufacturing Company. She employed her candlewick embroidery skills to open a factory that manufactured bedspreads; technology used by the factory was transferred to the manufacture of carpet and today, Dalton continues to be unmatched in its production of carpet.

Exposure to asbestos in the workplace has been a long-term problem in Dalton, largely in the manufacturing industry. Mesothelioma information including top doctors and cancer centers in and around Dalton are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, you should know that asbestos law firms represent people from Dalton who were exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Dalton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Dalton, GA 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 Dalton, GA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Dalton, GA. 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.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Dalton, GA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Dalton, GA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.