East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Geographically the town of East Greenwich is located in the center of the Rhode Island. Established in the 1600s and officially incorporated as a town in 1677, East Greenwich, named after Greenwich County of Kent, England, is the eighth oldest town in the state. Home to nearly 13,000 residents, East Greenwich is a town in and the county seat of Kent County. It is located on the western shore of Narragansett Bay and bordered by Exeter, West Greenwich, North Kingstown, Potowomut, Warwick, West Warwick, and Coventry. East Greenwich boasts the charm and atmosphere of a main street community while enjoying the conveniences and diversity of a larger city. Some attractions in East Greenwich include its waterfront area, East Greenwich Cove, Goddard Memorial State Park, and the Varnum House Museum and Armory.

East Greenwich was originally settled to support the surrounding farming area. The town grew as an international trade center. Accordingly, the demand for goods and services from both the town's citizens and visitors increased. It was during the 19th century when industry flourished. Some of the goods manufactured at mills in and around East Greenwich during this time were textiles, brushes, machinery and ships. Many of the historic mill sites have been preserved to this day. These historic buildings combined with the storied downtown area provide a reminder of the town's rich heritage.

Use of asbestos containing products was prevalent for years at many jobsites in East Greenwich. Thus, asbestos exposure has been an issue for workers and their loved ones. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near East Greenwich, Rhode Island at the bottom of this page. Additionally, you should know that mesothelioma law firms represent people from East Greenwich who were exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in East Greenwich where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in East Greenwich, RI 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 East Greenwich, RI

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

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