Deer Park, Texas

Founded in 1892 and incorporated in 1948, Deer Park is a city situated in Southeast Texas in Harris County. Deer Park is bordered by the cities of Pasadena and La Porte to the east, south, and west, and by the Houston Ship Channel providing easy access to Greater Houston and outlying points of interest in the Bay Area and Gulf Coast. The town was named for the private park for deer that formerly occupied the site. Deer Park is the site where initial treaty documents securing Texas' independence from Mexico were signed following the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836. For this reason Deer Park refers to itself as the "Birthplace of Texas". Deer Park is home to nearly 30,000 residents and considers itself a family-oriented, growing community. In 2010, Bloomberg Business Week named Deer Park "Best Affordable Suburb in Texas for 2010". Attractions in and around Deer Park include The Port of Houston, The Battleship Texas, Patrick's Cabin, and the San Jacinto Historical Museum and Monument.

Initially established as a farming and fruit producing community, Deer Park eventually became the site of refineries and toluene plants for the production of TNT. In 1928, Shell Oil Company broke ground on a new refinery; it produced ten million gallons of toluene annually. During World War II, the United States Maritime Commission contracted with the Houston Shipbuilding Corporation, a subsidiary of Todd Shipyards, to establish a $5 million yard at Irish Bend, near Deer Park. Industries include the manufacture of plastics, paper products, carbon, concrete products, and alkali materials.

Deer Park has a rich history in the oil and chemical industries known for their use of asbestos-containing materials. Workers exposed to these materials are at risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Deer Park, you may benefit from contacting Dr. David Rice. Additionally, mesothelioma lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Deer Park and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Large Jobsites in Deer Park where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Deer Park where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Deer Park where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Deer Park, TX 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 Deer Park, TX

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

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