Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba is a city in and the county seat of Delta County, Michigan, spanning 16.5 square miles along the banana belt on the state's Upper Peninsula. Escanaba has a population of over 13,000, making it the third-largest city in the Upper Peninsula after Marquette and Sault Ste. There is also Escanaba Township, which is north of the city and is not adjacent to it, although a portion of the urban area around the city extends into the township.

Escanaba began as a port town in the mid-19th century, gaining recognition as a shipping point for iron ore, lumber and copper during the Civil War. Because of its location along the Little Bay de Noc at the northern edge of Lake Michigan, Escanaba continues to serve as a major shipping point for iron ore to other Great Lakes ports, particularly south to Chicago and northern Indiana. The local paper mill, which for many years was Mead Corporation's Publishing Paper Division, is currently operated by NewPage Corporation, and is now the area’s largest employer. In recent years, tourism has become increasingly significant for the local economy. Lake Michigan’s beaches and local fishing and hunting opportunities are major tourist attractions.

Escanaba's lengthy history of manufacturing makes asbestos exposure an ongoing issue. Workers and their families who have been exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. You should know that mesothelioma law firms represent people from Escanaba, Michigan who were exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Escanaba where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Escanaba, MI 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 Escanaba, MI

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