Saint Helens, Oregon

Located 30 miles northwest of Portland along Highway 30, the city of Saint Helens is the county seat of Columbia County, Oregon. The city was named for its view of Mount St. Helens approximately 39 miles away in Washington. Saint Helens was incorporated as a city in 1889 and today this eclectic, post-industrial city has an estimated population of more than 12,000 people. Near the riverfront, the Olde Towne portion of Saint Helens features a Nationally Registered Historic District spanning ten blocks, which includes residences and civic buildings dating back nearly a century.

Originally settled by New England loggers as a river port on the Columbia River in the 1840s, Saint Helens' basalt rock quarry was a major industry in the early 1900s. Today, major industry includes forest products, mining, and manufacturing operations.

Use of asbestos containing products was prevalent for years at numerous jobsites in Saint Helens, Oregon, particularly at Boise Cascade Corporation, Kaiser Gypsum Company, and Saint Helens Pulp & Paper Company. Accordingly, asbestos exposure has been an issue for workers and their loved ones. If you were exposed to asbestos in Saint Helens and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Saint Helens where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Saint Helens, OR 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 Saint Helens, OR

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