Mishawaka, Indiana

Mishawaka, the Princess City, is situated along the St. Joseph River and a twin city of South Bend in St. Joseph County, Indiana. A principal city of the South Bend–Mishawaka Metropolitan Statistical Area, Mishawaka is a growing commercial city with a population of more than 48,000.

In the early 1830s, bog iron deposits we discovered in the area. Settlers arriving to mine these deposits founded the town of St. Joseph Iron Works in 1831. Business prospered, and in 1833, St. Joseph Iron Works, Indiana City and two other adjacent small towns nearby were incorporated into one – Mishawaka. By the late 1800s, The Dodge Manufacturing Company, Perkins Windmills and the Mishawaka Woolen and Rubber Company (later Ball Band, then Uniroyal) all helped Mishawaka thrive industrially. The city grew agriculturally as well. Mishawaka became known as the "Peppermint Capital of the World" due to the rich black loam found in the area that yielded great quantities of mint. From 1906 to 1915, Mishawaka was the manufacturing home of the American Simplex motor car. In 1931, Ball Band made rubber garments and was hit by a major strike, but flourished in the 1940s, finally closing in 1997 due to cheaper imports. Manufacturing in Mishawaka peaked in the 1940s and began a slow decline as the economic base shifted to retail services and small industry. In 1979, University Park Mall opened north of Mishawaka. In 1990, AM General began producing the Hummer in its Mishawaka plant.

Mishawaka, Indiana’s repeated cycles of construction and manufacturing place it in a high risk category for asbestos exposure. Workers and others who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Asbestos lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Mishawaka.

Jobsites in Mishawaka where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, IN

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

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