Fort Madison, Iowa

Situated on the Mississippi River, Fort Madison is a city in and one of the county seats of Lee County, Iowa. Fort Madison and Keokuk are principal cities of the Fort Madison–Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Lee County, Iowa, and Clark County, Missouri. The city of Madison has a population of nearly 11,000 people. Founded in 1838, and named after President James Madison, the city of Fort Madison was established around the site of the historic Fort Madison (1808–1813), which was the first permanent United States military fort in the upper Mississippi region.

Fort Madison is home to the Fort Madison Toll Bridge, the last remaining double-decker swing span bridge on the Mississippi River, which has a top level for cars and a bottom level for trains. Fort Madison’s Downtown Commercial Historic District is a collection of well-preserved historic storefronts from the late 19th century. Also, the city is the location of the Iowa State Penitentiary—the state's maximum security prison for men; and the Mississippi river crossing and station stop for Amtrak's Southwest Chief. Sheaffer Pens were developed and made in Fort Madison from 1912 until the factory closed in 2007.

For years, asbestos products were widely used at jobsites in Fort Madison, Iowa, placing workers and others at risk for asbestos-related diseases, such as pleural mesothelioma. If you or a loved one have been exposed to asbestos in Fort Madison, you may benefit by seeking counsel from an asbestos lawyer.

Jobsites in Fort Madison where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Fort Madison, IA 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 Fort Madison, IA

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