Hartsville, South Carolina

The city of Hartsville is located in Darlington County, South Carolina and is home to Coker College, a private baccalaureate college, and Kalmia Gardens, a 30-acre botanical garden. Hartsville’s name originates from an early plantation owner named John Hart, who helped Hartsville establish itself in the commercial world. The city has matured since its initial plantation days, and now has a population of over 9,000.

By the start of the 20th century, Hartville had developed into a thriving community, complete with a carriage factory, steam powered saw mill, grist mill, general store, post office, school and churches. James Coker, a significant figure in the early economy of Hartsville, established an oil mill as well as Southern Novelty Company, the forerunner of what would become Hartsville’s major industry: Sunoco Products Company. After the Southern Novelty Company and Carolina Fiber Company merged, Sonoco was created and began to employ scores of Hartsville residents. Currently, Sonoco is a Fortune 500 company with worldwide interest and maintains headquarters in Hartsville.

For many years, use of asbestos containing products was common in industrial and manufacturing industries such as those found in Hartsville. Workers who used or worked around asbestos products may be at risk to develop mesothelioma, a form of cancer. We provide information on mesothelioma treatment options near Hartsville at the bottom of this page. Additionally, you should know that mesothelioma law firms represent people from Hartsville who were exposed to asbestos and diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jobsites in Hartsville where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Hartsville, SC 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 Hartsville, SC

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