Springfield, Missouri

Incorporated in 1838, Springfield is the third largest city in Missouri located on the Springfield Plateau of the Ozarks. The city occupies a total area of 73.8 square miles and has a population of nearly 160,000 people. Springfield is officially recognized as the birthplace of Route 66. In 1938, Route 66 became the first completely paved transcontinental highway in America—the “Mother Road”—stretching from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Coast. In addition to being nicknamed the "Birthplace of Route 66", Springfield is also recognized as the "Queen City of the Ozarks", "Cultural Center of the Ozarks", and the "Gateway to the Ozarks". With more than 42,000 college students, Springfield has several colleges and universities within the city including Missouri State University and Drury University.

In the late 1800s, commercial and industrial diversification came with the railroads and strengthened the economy. Today, Springfield’s economy is largely based on health care, manufacturing, retail, education and tourism. According to the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, an estimated three million overnight visitors and millions of day-trippers visit the city each year. Some of Springfield’s top employers in 2008 were St. John’s Health System, Springfield Public Schools, Missouri State University. The city’s largest manufacturers in terms of employment include Kraft Foods, Hutchens Industries, Solo Cup, and 3M.

Springfield, Missouri has a long history of manufacturing during a time when asbestos-containing materials were widely used. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Springfield, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma attorney.

Jobsites in Springfield where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Springfield, 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.