Asheville, North Carolina

Originally named Morristown, the city of Asheville is the largest city in western North Carolina and serves as county seat of Buncombe County. The county seat was appointed in 1793, and was established on a plateau where two Indian trails crossed. In 1797, Morristown became an incorporated city and was renamed Asheville after North Carolina Governor, Samuel Ashe.

Since its early days, Asheville's location in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the confluence of the Swannanoa River and French Broad River attracted settlers to the area. By the late 19th century, Western North Carolina Railroad, Richmond and Danville Railroad Company, and Southern Railway reached the city. The railroads led to a boom in Asheville's textile and business flourished with companies like Enka Textile Mill and Asheville Cotton Mills leading the way. Petroleum businesses operated facilities in Asheville as well, including Humble Oil & Refinery and Asheville Oil Company. Today, Asheville's economy is supported by the major industries of manufacturing, healthcare, and tourism. Largest employers in the area are Buncombe County Schools, Ingles Markets, and Mission Health System.

Use of asbestos containing products has been an issue in Asheville for many years. Workers exposed to asbestos products in the manufacturing and industrial settings may at risk to develop mesothelioma, a form of cancer. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and you are looking for a mesothelioma doctor, scroll down to see a list of those located in and around Asheville. Additionally, you should know that asbestos law firms represent people from Asheville who were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Asheville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Asheville, NC 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 Doctors Near Asheville, NC

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