North Kingstown, Rhode Island

North Kingstown, best known as Rhode Island's "sea town", is located on the west side of Narragansett Bay in Washington County. Founded in 1674, North Kingstown is home to approximately 26,300 residents and is comprised of nine villages, with Wickford as the center of town and the seat of the local government.

Largely an agricultural community during the 18th century, North Kingstown was quick to embrace the textile industry during the 19th century. Textile mills established along the Hunt, Shewatuck/Annaquatucket, and Pettasquamscutt Rivers and North Kingstown quickly became a mill village centered community as the textile industry dominated during throughout this century and into the first quarter of the 20th century. By the late 1930s, the Quonset/Davisville military complex was constructed, once the home of the Naval Construction Battalions known as the “SeaBees”. Accordingly, the influx of personnel, first to construct and then to staff the big base, forever changed the community as it expanded to accommodate this increase in population. Also during this time, the automobile and the increased mobility that it afforded people allowed numerous summer cottage colonies, such as Saunderstown, Mount View, Shore Acres, Plum Beach, and Barber Heights, to develop where farms once stood making North Kingstown a summer resort community. Since the middle of the 20th century, North Kingstown has largely remained a residential community in nature. Due to its location along the harbor and beaches, North Kingstown continues to be a summer tourist destination and haven for pleasure boats. Also, with its old churches and quaint colonial shops and homes, North Kingstown remains a charming New England town.

North Kingstown’s industrial and naval related activities may have placed workers and their loved ones at risk for mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, and you are looking for a mesothelioma expert, scroll down to the bottom to see a list of those located close to North Kingstown. Mesothelioma attorneys may also be able to assist you if you were exposed to asbestos in North Kingstown.

Jobsites in North Kingstown where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown, RI

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

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