Wheeling, West Virginia

The city of Wheeling, home to more than 28,000 residents, is located in northern West Virginia on what is referred to as the northern panhandle. Wheeling is a part of the tri-state bordering area of Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, also known as the Ohio River Valley Region or "The Ohio Valley". Wheeling is the seat of Ohio County and the principal city of the Wheeling Metropolitan Statistical Area. Founded in 1769 and incorporated in 1836, the city of Wheeling was the site of the Wheeling Convention, which established the state of West Virginia; it was also the first capital of West Virginia. Wheeling Jesuit University, a private Jesuit university and the only Catholic college in the state of West Virginia, is located in the city.

In the last decades of the 19th century, iron and steel mills developed on the banks of the Ohio River. The manufacture of cut iron nails strengthened Wheeling’s economy and earned it the nickname, "Nail Capital of the World". Other industries such as glass works and cigar factories also thrived during this time. Through an active industrial economy and large working population, Wheeling became the richest city per capita in America at the end of the 19th century. This is evident in the City’s grand architecture of the mansions which stand today as a testimony to the earlier time of wealth. By 1914, Labelle Iron Works was the last nail producer to operate in Wheeling. In 1920, Wheeling Steel and Iron Company, Wheeling-Glessner, and Labelle Iron Works merged and formed Wheeling Steel Corporation. Wheeling's most important products include aluminum, bronze, chemical products, glass, iron and steel, metal stampings, plastics, and tin plates. The city is also a coal shipping center. One of the most important industries is tourism which attracts visitors with its parks, historic sites, and local events like the "Jamboree USA", a weekly country music show at Wheeling's Capitol Music Hall.

Wheeling, West Virginia’s long-standing history in manufacturing across a variety of industries may have exposed workers to asbestos-containing products putting them at risk of developing mesothelioma cancer, an asbestos-related disease. Mesothelioma physicians in and around Wheeling are listed at the bottom of this page. If you were exposed to asbestos in Wheeling and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer, you should consider contacting an asbestos law firm.

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

Other Jobsites in Wheeling where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Wheeling, WV 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 Wheeling, WV

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

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