Gastonia, North Carolina

The city of Gastonia is part of the Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan area and has a population of about 70,000 people. Gastonia is the county seat of Gaston County and the second largest city in the Charlotte area, behind Charlotte. The land was originally inhabited by the Catawba tribe before being settled by Scots Irish, Pennsylvania Dutch, and English settlers in the mid 1700s. Gastonia was incorporated as a town on January 26, 1877.

Gastonia’s early growth was reliant on the success of small farms cultivated by local families but by the turn of the 20th century, the Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad reached the city and an industrial era was launched. Gastonia Cotton Manufacturing Company, the city’s first cotton mill, was established. The plant shipped cotton yarn north to textile factories and weave mills located there. Gastonia Cotton Manufacturing Company was a success and the community’s cotton industry expanded. At one point there were 12,000 spindles and 140 looms in operation, tended by 300 local workers. Mills that operated in Gastonia over the years include Arlington Cotton Mills, Gray Manufacturing Company, Firestone Textiles, Inc., Modena Cotton Mills, and Parkdale Mills. All of the mill companies have shifted operations overseas and today, many of the historic buildings are undergoing redevelopment and revitalization.

We have confirmed that Gastonia has numerous industrial and manufacturing sites where asbestos exposure occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos containing products may be at risk to develop malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma attorneys may be able to assist you if you were exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Gastonia.

Jobsites in Gastonia where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia, NC

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