Ashland, Ohio

The City of Ashland is the county seat of Ashland County, Ohio. Ashland is the largest city in Ashland County, with a population of nearly 22,000. Although Ashland has some manufacturing, the county is still largely agricultural and Ashland's economy is more service and education-oriented. Ashland is home to Ashland University and Ashland Theological Seminary, both founded by the United Brethren Church, which has its world headquarters on the campus. In recent years, Ashland has developed its Fine Arts scene, with a regional ballet company, symphony orchestra and youth chorus.

Formerly known as Uniontown, Ashland was established in 1815. The name was changed in 1846 to avoid confusion with another Uniontown in Ohio. Farming was the chief occupation in Ashland in the early 19th century. Major crops included wheat, and apples produced from orchard stock grown by John Chapman, popularly known as "Johnny Appleseed," who spent the early decades of the 1800s in Ohio and established numerous tree nurseries in Ashland County. In the late 19th century, Ashland's population grew steadily, attracting manufacturing concerns, many of which catered to local agricultural needs. F.E. Meyers & Brothers was established in 1885 as a pump and hay tool manufacturer. Today, the company is owned by Pentair, Inc., and is still active in Ashland. In 1907, the Faultless Rubber Company established a plant in Ashland to manufacture pharmaceutical-grade rubber and plastic supplies. Faultless was acquired by Abbott Laboratories in 1966, which operated the plant until it closed in 2007. Current Ashland employers include Chandler Systems, Inc., Reineke Company, Inc., and Samaritan Regional Health System.

Ashland's history of industry and manufacturing make asbestos exposure an ongoing concern for workers and their loved ones. Workers exposed to asbestos may be at risk for malignant mesothelioma. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near Ashland at the bottom of this page. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Ashland, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Ashland where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Ashland, OH 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 Ashland, OH

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