Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Situated along the west bank of the Schuylkill River and 97 miles north-west of Philadelphia, Pottsville is the only city in and the county seat of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Home to more than 15,500 residents, Pottsville is located in Pennsylvania's Coal Region, named for the abundance of anthracite coal. Popular attractions held annually in Pottsville include the Great Pottsville Cruise held on the second Sunday of August; and The Great American Way Fair held in early May. Also, Pottstown is well-known for being the home of the Yuengling Brewery, America’s oldest brewery, founded initially as the Eagle Brewery in 1829.

Founded in 1806 by John Potts, Pottsville grew rapidly spurred on by industry's need for the area's natural anthracite resources. By 1851, Pottsville was designated as an economic center. Due to its location along the Schuylkill River, Pottsville developed a small textile industry. The Phillips Van Heusen company, founded in 1881, began with Moses Phillips and his wife Endel sewing shirts by hand and selling them from pushcarts to the local coal miners. By the late 1970s, Van Heusen and other textile-related companies left the region primarily because of foreign competition. The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company, the remnants of which were acquired in the late 1900s by the Reading Anthracite Company, acquired coal lands and would become one of the most significant coal companies operating in Pennsylvania until the decline of the anthracite industry after World War II. In recent years, Pottsville has begun revitalizing the downtown area. The city is also working to bring the railroad back as a tourist attraction and is also planning to build a large transportation hub in the same location for bus service throughout the county.

Pottsville has a long history of manufacturing and development in industries known for their use of asbestos-containing materials. Exposure to asbestos puts workers at risk for malignant mesothelioma, a cancer of the lungs. Mesothelioma treatment facilities in and around Pottsville are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Pottsville, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Pottsville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Pottsville, PA 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 Pottsville, PA

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

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