Harvey, Louisiana

Harvey is a census-designated place in Louisiana. Located on the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Harvey is a suburb of New Orleans and has a population of about 22,200. Due to its location on the canal which connects the Mississippi River to Bayou Barataria, much of Harvey's industry centers on marine services and transportation. Typical employers include Acme Truck Line, aluminum boat designers Midship Marine, and marine exhaust systems supplier Fabacher Inc.

In 1844, Joseph Harvey built a Gothic Revival mansion for his wife that was known as Harvey Castle. The castle’s distinctive octagonal turrets served as a navigational marker for steamboats along the canal. From 1874-1884, the castle served as the Jefferson Parish courthouse, and was torn down in 1924 to allow for expansion of the canal and locks. The enlarged canal led to development of a number of shipping and marine related businesses during the 20th century. The Jefferson Distilling and Denaturing Company converted molasses distillery waste into potash for fertilizer. Shipbuilders included American Tugs, Bobben Fabricators and Harvey Industries. The George Engine Company was a major distributor of marine diesel engines. Companies such as Halliburton, Texaco and Hunt-Wesson Foods also had operations in Harvey at one time. Although many of these companies are no longer present in Harvey, a new generation has taken their place, represented by companies such as FMT Shipyard & Repair, Guico Machine Works, and Petrex, Inc., which makes modular process equipment.

Harvey has a history of heavy industry in fields known historically for their use of asbestos-containing materials. Workers and their loved ones who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs. Mesothelioma cancer centers in and around Harvey are listed at the bottom of this page. Mesothelioma lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Harvey.

Jobsites in Harvey where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Harvey, LA 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 Harvey, LA

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