Pocatello, Idaho

Founded in 1889, Pocatello is the largest city in and the county seat of Bannock County. Pocatello located in southeast Idaho and situated in the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Oregon Trail. Today, the city is home to just over 51,000 residents and boasts a desirable four-season climate where clear, sunny and dry is the norm. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the city's 32 parks, the Museum of Natural History, the Fort Hall Replica, Golf Courses, Bike & Hiking Trails, Pocatello Junction, and the Pocatello Zoo. Pocatello is also the home of Idaho State University.

Pocatello, known as the “Gateway to the Northwest”, was founded as an important stop on the Union Pacific Railroad in Idaho during the gold rush. The discovery of gold in Idaho in 1860 attracted the first large wave of settlers to the region. The Portneuf Valley became an important passage for transportation of goods and freight. Accordingly, in 1877, the railroad was extended into Idaho through the Portneuf Canyon. "Pocatello Junction", as it was first called, was founded as a stop along this route during the gold rush. After the gold rush subsided, the region began to attract ranchers and farmers. Pocatello would later become a significant center for agriculture. By 1882, the first residences and commercial development appeared in Pocatello. In 2007, Pocatello was named twentieth on Forbes list of "Best Small Places for Business and Careers".

We have confirmed that Pocatello has several jobsites where exposure to asbestos products has occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk to develop an asbestos-related cancer. If you were exposed to asbestos in Pocatello, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Pocatello where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Pocatello, ID 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.