Yorktown, Virginia

Yorktown is a census-designated place located in Virginia and serves as county seat of York County. The area is well known as the site of the siege and surrender of General Cornwallis to General George Washington during the American Revolutionary War. Today, Yorktown is part of a significant national resource known as the Historic Triangle, a preserved area that was one of eight original shires formed in colonial Virginia.

Founded in 1691 as a shipping port for tobacco, Yorktown’s strategic location along the upstream portions of the York River and its access to Chesapeake Bay played an important role in the area’s development. The western shore above Yorktown became a choice location for the U.S. Navy during World War I, with over 13,000 acres appropriated to create the original “naval mine depot”. Many military installations are still located in Yorktown today, including the US Navy Fuel Oil Depot and a United States Coast Guard Station. Over the years, Yorktown’s economy also relied upon the refining industry which was largely comprised of BP Amoco Virginia and the Yorktown Refinery. BP Amoco was constructed in the 1950s and covers 600 acres on the north side of Goodwin Neck Peninsula. The facility continues operations today and is capable of refining over 55,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

We have confirmed that Yorktown has numerous manufacturing, industrial, and construction sites where asbestos exposure occurred over the years. Workers exposed to asbestos are at risk to develop mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers near Yorktown at the bottom of this page. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Yorktown, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of an asbestos lawyer.

Large Jobsites in Yorktown 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 Yorktown where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Yorktown where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Yorktown, VA 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 Yorktown, VA

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