Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City is located in La Porte County, Indiana, 25 miles east of Gary, Indiana and 41 miles east of Chicago, Illinois. It is one of two principal cities included in the Michigan City-La Porte, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also part of a region known to locals as “Michiana”. By 1836, the year of the city's incorporation, Michigan City had 1500 residents; today, the city is home to more than 33,000. Michigan City is noted for both its proximity to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and for bordering Lake Michigan. Due to this, Michigan City receives a fair amount of tourism during the summer months, especially by residents of Chicago and of nearby cities in Northern Indiana. The lighthouse is a notable symbol for the city.

In 1852, a major factory was founded in Michigan City to manufacture railroad freight cars. In 1855, John Barker, a local grain shipper, joined two New Yorkers in establishing the firm of Haskell, Barker and Aldridge. It became Michigan City's largest and longest surviving industry, at one time producing 15,000 cars per year. Today, the grounds are occupied by Prime Outlets. Main industries in the Michigan City area are manufacturing, education, healthcare, government, leisure and hospitality services, and finance. Some of Michigan City’s major employers include Dwyer Instruments, Inc., Jaymar-Ruby, Inc., Lakeshore Foods Corporation, and Geberit Manufacturing Inc. Items produced by leading manufacturing companies in Michigan City include air compressors, automobile parts, and apparel.

Michigan City’s varied industrial and manufacturing activities through the years place it in a high-risk category for asbestos exposure. Much of this activity occurred during a time when asbestos-containing construction materials were widely used. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for asbestos-related diseases. If you or a loved one were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Michigan City, Indiana, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma attorney.

Jobsites in Michigan City where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Michigan City, 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 Michigan City, IN

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

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Michigan City, IN

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