Spartanburg, South Carolina

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Spartanburg is the second largest city in the upstate region of South Carolina and has a population of approximately 40,000. For many years, the Carolina Piedmont region was inhabited by Catawba and Cherokee tribes before being settled by European settlers and becoming an incorporated city in 1831. Spartanburg is thought to have been named after the Spartan regiment of the South Carolina Militia.

By the turn of the century, Spartanburg was known as "Hub City" due to the number of railroads that converged in town. Dozens of cotton mills were built during this time and soon, the textile industry dominated local economy. Spartan Mills, Saxon Mills, Drayton Cotton Mill, and Deering Milliken Mills were among local textile manufacturers. World War II brought 200,000 men to Spartanburg for training at Camp Croft, which was located just south of the city. Many of the Army recruits later settled in the area and added to Spartanburg's population growth. Today, Spartanburg is a bustling business city and is home to sizeable organizations such as Advance America, Milliken & Company, and BMW.

We have confirmed that Spartanburg has a number of jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos containing products may be at risk to develop malignant mesothelioma, a form of asbestos cancer. If you were exposed to asbestos in Spartanburg, you may benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma lawyer.

Jobsites in Spartanburg where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Spartanburg, 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 Spartanburg, SC

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