Marion, Ohio

The City of Marion is the county seat of Marion County, Ohio. With a population of close to 36,000 residents, Marion is the largest city in Marion County, located about 50 miles north of Columbus. Top employers include Whirlpool Corp., Nucor Steel Marion, Inc., and Marion General Hospital. Marion was the home of President Warren G. Harding, whose residence is preserved as a historical site.

Marion was founded in 1822 near a site know as Jacob's Well. Beginning in the late 19th century, Marion became a center of heavy industry. The Marion Steam Shovel Company, established in 1884, made power shovels, crawlers and draglines in Marion until the late 1990s. Marion equipment was used in the construction of the Hoover Dam and the Panama Canal, and in the 1960s, the company, now Marion Power Shovel, made massive caterpillar-tread crawlers to transport NASA rockets from the vehicle assembly building to the launch pad. Popcorn plays an important role in Marion's manufacturing history. The Wyandote Popcorn Company was founded in 1936, and continues to produce popcorn and snack foods today as Wyandote Inc. ConAgra Foods, another top employer, makes Orville Redenbacher and Act II microwave popcorn at its Marion plant, although it recently shut down its popcorn-bag printing operation there. Although heavy industry has declined in Marion, the city maintains a manufacturing base, supplemented by healthcare, retail and education.

Marion has a substantial history of manufacturing, making asbestos exposure of ongoing concern. Exposure to asbestos-containing materials puts workers at risk for mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs. Mesothelioma clinics in and around Marion are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Marion, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Large Jobsites in Marion where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Marion where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Marion where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Marion, 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 Marion, OH

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