Frederick, Maryland

Frederick is the second largest city in the state of Maryland, with a current population of about 65,200. It is the county seat of Frederick County, and is located on Carroll Creek, a tributary of the Monocacy River. Settled around 1745, Frederick has transformed from an agricultural and mining center to a cultural and service-based economy. Top employers include the Fort Detrick army medical base, State Farm Insurance and Frederick Memorial Healthcare System. Frederick is also home to Hood College, founded in 1893, and the Maryland School for the Deaf, founded in 1868.

One of Frederick's earliest industries, apart from agriculture, was the manufacture of pig iron. The Catoctin Furnace was built in 1774, and eventually expanded to three blast furnaces. The furnaces operated until 1993, and the remains of the second furnace are now part of Cunningham Falls State Park. Mining grew in prominence in the early 19th century, with Frederick mines producing copper, limestone, marble, hematite and other useful minerals. A Baltimore & Ohio Railroad branch line increased access to local markets, and the Frederick Brick Works, Inc. was founded in 1891 to meet a growing demand for pavers and building materials. The company began carrying other construction materials, and it continues in business today, although it is no longer manufacturing bricks. The Palmetto Fibre Company, founded in 1890, became the Ox Fibre Brush Company, manufacturing scrub brushes until the mid-20th century. After World War II came a decline in manufacturing, and a growth in biomedical research centered on Fort Detrick. In recent years, Frederick has begun to focus more on retail and entertainment development.

Frederick, Maryland has a lengthy history of industry and construction, making asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma oncologists located in or near Fredrick 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 Frederick.

Jobsites in Frederick where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Frederick, MD 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 Frederick, MD

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

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