Jefferson City, Missouri

Jefferson City is on the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau on the southern side of the Missouri River near the geographic center of the state, in a region known as Mid-Missouri. Jefferson City is the capital of Missouri, the county seat of Cole County, and the principal city of the Jefferson City metropolitan area. As of 2010, the city's population was 43,079. Jefferson City was named after Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.

In the early 1800s, industries in the area such as grist mills, distilleries, flour mills and tanneries began to thrive. After 1900, the local economy began to grow again with the expansion of the state government. In 1904, The Supreme Court Building was constructed. The next year St. Mary's Hospital was built. In 1911, street car service began in the city, a new State House was completed in 1917, and the present Capitol building was dedicated in 1924. For the next forty years, the business of state government continued to dominate the local scene. The city slowly continued to grow, as more people left the local farms and gravitated to the city. The 1960s saw the construction of Memorial Hospital, the opening of Rex M. Whitten Expressway, and Jefferson City's development as a manufacturing center. Jefferson City's location at the western edge of the Missouri Rhineland, one of the major wine-producing regions of the Midwest, has made it part of the agricultural and tourist economy. Today, some of Jefferson City's top employers include St. Mary's Health Center, Jefferson City Public School District, ABB Power T&D Solutions, and Scholastic.

Industry and construction activities in Jefferson City, Missouri have made asbestos exposure a concern over the years. We have identified several jobsites where asbestos exposure has occurred. If you were exposed to asbestos in Jefferson City, you may benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos attorney.

Jobsites in Jefferson City where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Jefferson City, MO 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 Jefferson City, MO

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