A Look Into History by gypsyflame
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Katy Blevins cemetery is located next to the Clara Sue Blevins homestead in Big South Fork National Park in Scott's county, Tennessee. My brother Denny and I visited there twice this year and in this series of uploads I will share some of the history with you. I instantly bonded with these people that I have never met and their homesteads and what tragedies some had to endure such as Oscar Blevins and his wife.
The first person to be buried in the cemetery was Jake Blevins, 1811-1869. The cemetery is named after Jake's wife, Catherine, or Katy as she was called, who is also buried in the cemetery.
Many of the older grave sites in the area are simply marked with an upturned stone and are scarcely recognizable. A visit to the one of the larger cemeteries such as the Katy Blevins, Hattie Blevins, or Terry cemeteries will give testimony to some of the earliest family names. Jonathan Blevins, the first long hunter to permanently settle here, is buried near Station Camp Creek.
I will show you in another upload the home of Jonathan Blevins and Oscar Blevins. It is left in it's original state and open to the public.
Contact Info: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida, Tennessee 37841
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Photo's of Jake, Oscar and Ermon Blevins opened to public use and used with permission.
Comments (19)
Rainastorm
Very cool History here...well presented:-)
lior
A so cool story!
mermaid
fascintaing and a so well done collage
eekdog Online Now!
nice shots and story marlene. thanks for sharing..
DarkStormCrow
Very nice shot, well done...
pennykay
Great info and well prepared history Marlene! Fascinating!
mgtcs
Amazing story ny friend, gorgeous work
Faemike55
Veryn interesting histories and photos! I'm looking forward to learning more from you!
Richardphotos
graveyards usually are the most popular place in any town since people are dying to get in. enough bad humor. superb collage
Eldeago
I love History so this is my cup of tea lol. Once when I drove 18 wheeler for my brother, I went 300 (total of 600) miles out of route to see a Civil war battle field. Needless to say he wasn't a happy camper lmao.
davidoblad
Very interesting Marcy and a nice collage too. Going on 2 weeks vacation now. Will check in from time to time.. Bravo and hugs with a Merry Xmas on top from Dave :^)
brycek
Wonderful collage and history!!
three_grrr
this is terrific! Love the history, and you've presented this in a lovely montage! Looking forward to more of this!
Blush
Excellent presentation Get back with you on the tubes soon Have had a awful virus Chemo got cancelled for today They called me to reschedule it for tomorrow Was fine with me........was in bed all day...... Not been feeling good at all Hugs Your Ky sis Susan~
adrie
Beautiful collage and history story my friend....very well done.
evielouise
Hey there marcy; sorry but I was not aware that you were even back online I didn't connect the sign in name (gypsyflame)with you at all until just now I was browsing for something at RR and there you are lol:: Well I will add you again to my favs if that's alright I do hope your doing well: Interesting stories here although,I do have to admit I am not very fond of looking at grave yard pics it give me the chills that's just me :: hugs and Happy Holidays to you hope your doing good:
DennisReed
Wonderful peek into the past!
Canidaes
Good job Marly, Glad to see your post, very tasteful bit of history.
ontar1
Cool, most excellent work and captures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!