Jackson, Mississippi

Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi. Named after Major General Andrew Jackson, the city has a population of around 173,500. Jackson offers a rich mix of industry, higher education and cultural attractions. The city is home to nearly a dozen colleges and universities, including Belhaven University, Jackson State University, and Tougaloo College. Jackson sponsors many arts and music events during the year, including an international ballet competition staged at Thalia Mara Hall. Visitors can also enjoy Mynelle Gardens, a seven-acre botanical garden, as well as museums, a zoo and a planetarium.

Initially established on a bluff of the Pearl River as a trading post called LeFleur's Bluff, Jackson was chosen in 1821 to be the state capital and renamed Jackson. Though not located on the Mississippi, Jackson was near the center of the state, and a major trade route, the Natchez Trace. The advent of the railroad in 1840 was key to Jackson's development as a city. The city was burned several times during the Civil War, and did not fully recover economically until the turn of the century. A construction boom in the 1920s produced the Union Station, King Edward Hotel, and the 17-story Standard Life Building, then the largest reinforced-concrete structure in the world. In 1919, the Holman brothers opened the first of a chain of Jitney-Jungle groceries. Jitney-Jungle Incorporated was acquired by Winn-Dixie in 2000, and the brand has since been phased out. In the 1930s, natural gas fields were discovered near Jackson, and in 1951, the Rex Brown Power Plant, a natural gas-fired power generation plant was opened. The plant is currently operated by Entergy Mississippi, Inc. In addition to agriculture, Jackson industry today includes electrical equipment, processed foods and metal products. Several publicly-traded companies, including Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. and Trustmark Corporation, are headquartered in Jackson.

Jackson, Mississippi's ongoing history of construction and manufacturing activity makes asbestos exposure a concern for workers. We have identified numerous jobsites where asbestos exposure has occurred. If you or a loved one were diagnosed with asbestos cancer in Jackson, you should also consider contacting an asbestos attorney.

Large Jobsites in Jackson 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 Jackson where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Jackson where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Jackson, MS 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 Jackson, MS

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