Seguin, Texas

Founded in 1838 by frontier Rangers and incorporated in 1853, Seguin is one of the oldest towns in Texas and home to more than 26,000 residents. Seguin is a city in and the county seat of Guadalupe County located on Interstate Highway 10, thirty-five miles northeast of San Antonio along the Guadalupe River. The city is named in honor of Colonel Juan N. Seguin, a hero of the Texas Revolution who helped lead the fight for an independent Texas. Known as the “Concrete City” in the 1850s, it was the site of nearly 100 homes constructed of limecrete, a locally invented type of concrete. By the late-1800s, nearly one out of ten structures in Seguin was made of limecrete giving this small city the distinction of having largest concentration of concrete buildings in the country. Seguin is also referred to as "Pecan Capital of Texas" as it is a large producer of pecans. Seguin has become a destination, attracting residents and tourists as well as large corporations such as Continental and Tyson Foods

Seguin’s original economy was centered on agriculture as the land was rich in oil and minerals. By the Civil War, Seguin residents were growing cotton, corn and peanuts and raising livestock. In 1920s and 1930s, when oil was discovered at the nearby Darst Creek Field an oil boom ensued. Seguin survived the oil boom and benefited greatly accumulating a collection of civic buildings and park facilities from the economically prosperous period. During the mid to late 1900s, Seguin attracted manufacturing and service-oriented industries to diversify its agricultural and oil-based economy. Today, plants making steel, electronic products, mowing equipment, construction material provide a solid industrial base.

We have confirmed that Seguin, Texas has numerous sites where asbestos exposure occurred. Workers exposed to asbestos containing materials may be at risk to develop malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma attorneys may be able to assist you if you were exposed to asbestos and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Seguin.

Jobsites in Seguin where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Seguin, 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 Seguin, TX

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