San Marcos, Texas

Situated between the Hill Country and the Coastal Plain, San Marcos is a city in and the county seat of Hays County, Texas located on the Interstate 35 corridor—between Austin and San Antonio. Founded on the banks of the San Marcos River in 1851 and incorporated in 1877, the San Marcos area is considered to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited sites in the Northern Hemisphere. The eastern region of San Marcos is blackland prairie ideal for farming; the western region consists of grassy rolling hills often marked with cacti. Home to approximately 50,000 people, Business Week's fourth annual survey named San Marcos one of the "Best Places to Raise your Kids" in 2010.

San Marcos is located at the heart of the advanced technology corridor linking Austin and San Antonio. During the twentieth century, San Marcos experienced significant growth. Wartime demand forced the town's industry to diversify, and with the emergence of a manufacturing and light industrial sector, the town began to grow. It was reported after World War II, that the financial resources of San Marcos had increased 500 percent from prewar levels. In the 1960s, with the establishment of Aquarena Springs and Wonder World as important attractions, the tourist industry became an emerging source of income for the city's economy. Also, the education industry became the largest industry in San Marcos with the growth of Southwest Texas State University (now called Texas State University), and the creation of the Gary Job Corps Training Center. Growth continued through the 1970s. Industrial development continued; among the 400 businesses recorded by 1980 were manufacturers of furniture, sheet metal products, plastics, woolens, lighting fixtures, telecommunication devices, baked goods, construction materials, and tortillas. Also, Austin's emergence as a regional metropolitan center is another cause of the remarkable growth of San Marcos.

We have confirmed that San Marcos, Texas has numerous manufacturing and industrial jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos materials may be at risk to develop mesothelioma. Mesothelioma cancer centers in and around San Marcos are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in San Marcos, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos lawyer.

Jobsites in San Marcos where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, TX

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

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