Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina with a population of over 750,000, making it the 18th largest city in the United States. The first European settlers arrived in 1755 and in 1769 a 17-pound gold nugget was discovered, attracting many immigrants to the area. Since its early days, the "Queen City" has matured into a major U.S. financial center, and is now the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City.

Following the gold rush of the late 19th century, Charlotte's tobacco and cotton crops were the major source of revenue for the community. It was not until the early 1900s when Charlotte became a cotton-processing center, railroad hub, and distribution axis. Arlington Cotton Mills, Charlotte Cotton Mills, and Johnston Mills opened during this time. Charlotte's ideal economic climate initiated the opening of other local businesses including Celanese Corporation, Swift Edible Oil Company, and Savona Manufacturing Company. In the 1970s, Charlotte's banking industry began to develop into today's modern-day banking prominence. Under the leadership of financier Hugh McColl, North Carolina National Bank was transformed into a key national player through several aggressive acquisitions before being acquired by Wells Fargo. Charlotte's continuous economic success has turned the city into a haven for several Fortune 500 company headquarters such as Bank of America, Nucor, Duke Energy, Goodrich Corporation, and SPX Corporation. Charlotte is also the principal city for NASCAR, housing multiple offices as well as the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

We have confirmed that Charlotte has a number of manufacturing, industrial, and construction jobsites where exposure to asbestos occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos containing products have the possibility of developing malignant mesothelioma. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options around Charlotte at the bottom of this page. Additionally, you should know that asbestos law firms represent people from Charlotte, NC who were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Charlotte where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Charlotte, 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 Cancer Centers Near Charlotte, NC

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