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Blewett, TX 1911-1988, As Remembered By The Martinez Family!

Blewett, a mining community originally known as Carbonville, is on Farm Road 1022 and Turkey Creek five miles southeast of Cline in far southwestern Uvalde County.

Our first family members to live in Blewett, TX were Catarino and Rufugia "Cuca" Martinez in 1926.  Their children and even some grandchildren resided in the town as late as 1959. 

Blewett, TX coordinates are: latitude 29° 11' 5" N and longitude 100° 1' 49" W.

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View some of our photos of Blewett and the mines.

The Blewett General Store
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As it appeared in its hay day. Catrino Martinez worked in store

The Store Around 1960s
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Thanks for taking a look at our photos. Please be sure to get in touch with any comments!