Dartmouth, Massachusetts

The Town of Dartmouth was settled in 1652 by English Puritans and formally incorporated in 1664. Dartmouth is located approximately 60 miles south of Boston on the Atlantic Ocean. Dartmouth has a permanent population of approximately 30,000. The University of Massachusetts and University of Massachusetts Law School have satellite campuses in Dartmouth.

Dartmouth’s lands, which originally included Westport, Fairhaven, Acushnet and New Bedford, were purchased from the local Wampanoag Indian chiefs by Plymouth Colonists and later sold to the Religious Society of Friends or Quakers. Several historic Quaker meeting houses still exist in Dartmouth. In 1789, Westport and New Bedford incorporated as separate towns, and Dartmouth's present borders were established. Unlike neighboring Fall River and New Bedford, Dartmouth's character has been largely agricultural and residential. During the late 19th century; however, its location on sheltered Buzzards Bay caused Dartmouth to become a favored resort area for its wealthy society neighbors. As trolleys became a popular form of city transportation in New England, many communities established pleasure parks at the line terminus to encourage increased ridership. Many of these parks initially consisted of lakeside picnic grounds and pavilions for dancing, later expanding to include amusement park rides and games. Dartmouth's Lincoln Park, developed by the Union Street Railway Company in 1894, was a popular destination until the mid-1980's, when aging rides and declining attendance caused its closure. With much of its former structure destroyed by arson, Lincoln Park is currently slated for development as mixed housing and retail properties.

Retail development and restoration of historic properties in Dartmouth may have put workers at risk. Workers exposed to asbestos-containing construction materials are at risk to develop mesothelioma. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options in and around Dartmouth at the bottom of this page.

Jobsites in Dartmouth where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Dartmouth, MA 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 Dartmouth, MA

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

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