Mount Holly, North Carolina

Situated on the western bank of the Catawba River, Mount Holly is a small city in Gaston County, North Carolina with a population of approximately 10,000. Mount Holly was established in the mid 18th century when land grants were issued to James Kuykendall of Holland in the locale known as Dutchman’s Creek. In 1875, the town’s name was changed to Mount Holly and on March 11, 1879 the community became an official incorporated city.

Once the Carolina Central Railway reached Mount Holly, the city’s industry began to grow. In 1879, A.P. and D.E. Rhyne and Ambrose Costner established Mount Holly Cotton Mill, the fourth mill built in Gaston County. The mill’s success and prosperity led to the founding of other local mills including Woodlawn Mill and Leaksville Woolen Mills. In the 1950s, Riverbend Steam Plant, a 466 megawatt coal-fired generating station was established. Riverbend is presently owned and operated by Duke Energy Corp and may close by 2015 due to increased environmental regulations. Today, Mount Holly continues to act as a home base for textile companies; the city is home to nineteen manufacturing firms including American and Elfird Mills Inc., the world’s second-largest thread maker. Largest employers currently located in Mount Holly are Wells Fargo, Duke Energy Corp, and Daimler Trucks North America.

We have confirmed that Mount Holly has many jobsites where workers were exposed to asbestos over the years. Asbestos exposure places individuals in a high risk category for possible development of mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer. Mesothelioma cancer centers near Mount Holly are listed at the bottom of this page. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to assist you if you were exposed to asbestos in Mount Holly and diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Mount Holly where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Mount Holly, 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 Mount Holly, NC

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