Conneaut, Ohio

Conneaut is a city along Lake Erie in Ohio. Sharing a border with Pennsylvania, Conneaut has a population of around 12,500 occupying a 27 square-mile area. Lake Erie provides industry and recreation for the city, with beaches, marinas and an active international shipping port. Three railroad lines and a major interstate highway also traverse Conneaut. Primary industries include plastics, healthcare, construction and seasonal tourism. Plastics company CSP of Ohio is a top employer, as are General Aluminum and millwork manufacturer CW Ohio.

Settled in 1799, Conneaut was incorporated as a village in 1834. The name Conneaut is derived from a Seneca Native term of uncertain meaning, though it is often interpreted as "place of many fish". Conneaut was a small rural town up until the end of the 19th century. In 1882, thanks to a 70-acre gift from the town, the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad, popularly known as the Nickel Plate Road, chose Conneaut as the location for its roundhouse, shops and maintenance yards. The Bessemer & Erie Railroad and the New York Central Railroad also ran connections through Conneaut, linking Lake Erie to the Pennsylvania coal mines and steel mills. By 1902, Conneaut's population had more than doubled and the town reincorporated as a city. Businesses active during the first quarter of the 20th century include Cummins Can Company, the Brilliant Lamp Company, United Brick Company and the Conneaut Shovel Company. As with much of the Great Lakes region, manufacturing in Conneaut has declined in the second half of the 20th century.

Conneaut's history of construction and industry makes asbestos exposure, and mesothelioma cancer, an ongoing concern for workers. We provide information about mesothelioma treatment options in and around Conneaut at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Conneaut and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Conneaut where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Conneaut, 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 Conneaut, OH

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

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Conneaut, OH

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