Lumberton, North Carolina

Located in southern North Carolina’s Inner Banks region on the Lumber River, the city of Lumberton is the county seat of Robeson County and has a population of approximately 22,000. Lumberton was founded in 1787 and incorporated in 1859, originally serving as a lumber shipping point for the Navy.

Lumberton’s early economy was supported by the town’s role as a central shipping center for the Navy, however it was not until after World War II that much of Lumberton’s growth occurred. In 1968, Buckeye Technologies (also known as Buckeye Lumberton) was established and several years later, Converse Inc opened a plant in town. Converse acquired the footwear division of BF Goodrich Company and added a modern manufacturing plant in Lumberton, which remains a hub for Converse business today. Lumberton also houses the Weatherspoon Steam Plant, a three unit, 171-MW coal-fired site that includes four combustion turbines. Weatherspoon electric generating plant is currently owned and operated by Progress Energy and is expected to close between 2013 and 2017.

We have confirmed that Lumberton has a number of manufacturing, industrial and construction sites where asbestos exposure occurred. Exposure to asbestos containing products puts individuals at risk for developing mesothelioma. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma treatment options located near Lumberton at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Lumberton and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Lumberton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Lumberton, 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 Lumberton, NC

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

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Lumberton, NC

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