Tyler, Texas

Located 90 miles east of Dallas/Fort Worth, Tyler, Texas is a city in and the county seat of Smith County. With an estimated population of nearly 97,000, Tyler has grown to be the largest community and considered the advanced manufacturing, health care, educational and retail center of East Texas. Tyler boasts a friendly, hometown atmosphere and offers cultural arts, educational opportunities, and many recreational activities. GreatPlacesToRetire.com recognized Tyler as one of America's top retirement cities. Tyler also referred to as the "Rose Capital of the Nation" because of the large quantity of rose bushes processed through the area. A major attraction in Tyler is the annual Texas Rose Festival.

Despite the importance of the railroads, agriculture long remained the mainstay of Tyler’s economy. During the late 1800s and early 1900s, cotton, truck farming and fruit orchards were the leading cash crops in Tyler. By the 1920s, the rose industry had developed into a significant business, and by the 1940s more than half the supply of rose bushes in the United States was grown within ten miles of Tyler. In 1930, the East Texas oilfield was discovered and Tyler emerged as an important regional center for the oil and gas industry. By the mid-1960s, Tyler had 125 manufacturing plants employing 8,000 workers. Some of the significant industries during this time included aluminum foundries, petroleum and chemical plants, concrete block plants, machinery manufacturers, and air-conditioning and refrigeration plants. Roses, other horticultural production, and cattle and hay production accounted for most of the agricultural industry. Today, Tyler's manufacturing sector includes Tyler Pipe, a subsidiary of McWane Inc.; Trane, this plant was originally built in 1955 by General Electric; and Delek Refining, a Crown Central Petroleum subsidiary.

Use of asbestos containing products was prevalent at many jobsites in Tyler, Texas, particularly within the oil and manufacturing industries. Consequently, asbestos exposure has been an issue for workers and their loved ones. If you or a loved one were exposed to asbestos in Tyler and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should also consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

Jobsites in Tyler where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Tyler, 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 Tyler, TX

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

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