Fremont, Ohio

The City of Fremont is the county seat of Sandusky County, Ohio. Located along the Sandusky River near Lake Erie, Fremont has a population of approximately 17,300. Fremont's economy draws on a mix of business sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare and specialty retailers. Current employers include Century Die, H.J. Heinz Company, and Memorial Hospital. The historic downtown area is carefully maintained, and offers shops, galleries, restaurants and a movie theater. Fremont is also home to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center.

The first settlement in the Fremont area was Fort Stephenson, a military outpost built in the late 18th century. Fremont itself was formed in 1822 from the merger of Croghansville and Lower Sandusky. Initially called Lower Sandusky, the name was changed to Fremont in 1849 to avoid confusion with similarly-named towns. Fishing and shipping were significant early industries, but declined after the construction of the canals. The construction of railroads and paved roads toward the end of the century contributed towards Fremont's industrial growth in the following decades. Built in 1918, Memorial Hospital has been locally owned since it first opened, providing healthcare throughout Sandusky County. In 1937, the H.J. Heinz Company built a ketchup bottling plant in Fremont. Today, the Heinz ketchup factory is the largest in the world, producing nearly 34 million cases annually. Century Die Company was established in 1946 and produces custom machine tools and blow molds. Other companies which have had a presence in Fremont include Union Carbide Corporation and Northern Ohio Sugar Company.

Fremont's history of manufacturing and historic preservation makes asbestos exposure an ongoing concern. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near Fremont at the bottom of this page. Mesothelioma lawyers may also be able to assist you if you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Fremont.

Jobsites in Fremont where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Fremont, 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 Fremont, OH

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

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