Auburn, Indiana

Founded in 1836, Auburn is a city in DeKalb County, north of Fort Wayne in northern Indiana. Occupying 6.7 square miles, Auburn is home to more than 13,000 people. The city's official nickname is "Home of the Classics", a reference to the "classic" automobiles once manufactured in Auburn.

The village of Auburn was incorporated in 1849, and later changed to the city of Auburn in 1900. During that same year, the Auburn Automobile Company was founded. In 1903, it produced its first automobile and continued operations until it closed in 1937. The Auburn Rubber Company was started in 1913 as the Double Fabric Tire Company, making tires for Auburn Automobile Company. In the 1920s as Auburn Rubber, it became a large manufacturer of rubber toys, and moved out of Auburn in 1959. Today, a variety of industry sectors in and around the city are represented including manufacturing, education, health care, and retail. The region is home to a number of large companies such as General Motors, ITT Aerospace, Lincoln Financial Group, Steel Dynamics, and Frontier Communications Corp.

Auburn, Indiana has a long history of manufacturing activity, much of it during a period when asbestos-containing products were widely used. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for asbestos cancer, such as mesothelioma. Asbestos attorneys may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Auburn.

Jobsites in Auburn where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Auburn, IN 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 Auburn, IN

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