Coffeyville, Kansas

The City of Coffeyville is located along the Verdigris River in Kansas. It has a current population of just fewer than 10,300, making it the most populous city in Montgomery County. Coffeyville has a long tradition as a center for commerce and industry, though it may be most famous as the site of the Dalton Gang's last, unsuccessful bank robbery attempt in 1892. Several local attractions and historic sites commemorate the event, including the Dalton Museum, Dalton Defenders Plaza and Death Alley, and Elmwood Cemetery, where three of the gang members are interred. Other sites of interest include the Aviation Heritage Museum and the restored 1928 Midland Theater.

Coffeyville was first settled as a frontier trading post in 1869. The Leavenworth, Lawrence & Galveston Railroad ran a line by the trading post in 1871, and the new city, named for the trading post's proprietor, Colonel James A. Coffey, was incorporated two years later. Initial industries included cattle ranching and flour milling. The Rea Patterson Milling Company was established in 1894, and is continued today by the Bartlett Milling Company. In the early 20th century, industrialists realized the potential of Coffeyville's natural gas and clay deposits. By 1910, Coffeyville had eight glass factories and five brickworks. Although many of these companies had closed or left Coffeyville by the 1920s, firms such as the Mason Fruit Jar Company, Ball Brothers Glass Factory and Vitrified Brick Company were well known in their day. During World War II, components for the Norden bombsight were manufactured at Coffeyville Multiscope. Current industries in Coffeyville include petroleum refiners Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing (operated by CVR Energy, Inc.), a Sherwin Williams raw materials plant, and the John Deere Coffeyville Works. Amazon.com's largest distribution center has been located in Coffeyville since 1999.

Coffeyville's history of manufacturing and industry make asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for malignant mesothelioma. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options in and around Coffeyville at the bottom of this page. Additionally, asbestos attorneys may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Coffeyville and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Large Jobsites in Coffeyville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Coffeyville where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Coffeyville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Coffeyville, KS 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 Coffeyville, KS

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