Navarro County, Texas

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Navarro County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 47,735 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,694 inhabitants. Its county seat is Corsicana. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846.

Navarro County is located in north central Texas, about 50 miles south of Dallas. The county seat is Corsicana. With a population around 50,000, Navarro County is a small but vibrant community rooted in Texas history.

History of Navarro County

Navarro County was established in 1846, just after Texas became a state. It is named after José Antonio Navarro, a Tejano leader and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Corsicana was founded in the 1850s and by the late 1800s became an important industrial and agricultural center, known for producing fruit, cotton, and oil. The first Texas oil well drilled west of the Mississippi was located just outside Corsicana.

Economy and Industry in Navarro County

Key elements of Navarro County's economy include:

• Oil and gas production, including pipelines, refineries, and oil field services
• Manufacturing of products like plastic, glass, and metal parts
• Farming and ranching, primarily beef cattle, hay, and grain crops
• The Navarro Regional Hospital is a top employer in Corsicana

Tourism draws visitors to Navarro County for its historic downtown and sites like the Navarro County Courthouse and Cook Center museum complex.

Attractions and Things to Do in Navarro County

Top attractions in Navarro County include:

• The Cook Center, a museum complex with pioneer and art exhibits
• Pioneer Village, a recreated 19th century town with historic buildings
• The Palace Theatre, a restored 1924 vaudeville theater in downtown Corsicana
• Lake Halbert, offering fishing, boating, trails, and recreation
• Annual events like the Corsicana Fruit Cake Festival and Oil Town Black Gold Festival

Navarro County's small town charm and historic oil roots make it a classic Texas community where residents proudly preserve the past.

Quick Facts about Navarro County

Geography

Navarro County is located at 32°2'49"N 96°28'21"W (32.0469300, -96.4724900). It has 4 neighbors: Ellis County, Freestone County, Henderson County and Limestone County.

The largest city of Navarro County is Corsicana with a population of 23,811. Other cities include, Kerens population 1,519, Rice population 983, Frost population 638 and Angus population 427. See all Navarro County cities & populated places.

Navarro County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Navarro County.

City Name	Population	Title
Corsicana	23,811	City in Texas, USA
Kerens	1,519	City
Rice	983	City in Texas, United States
Blooming Grove	831	Town in Navarro County, Texas, United States
Dawson	798	Town of the United States
Frost	638	City in Texas
Angus	427	City in Texas, United States
Oak Valley	427	Human settlement in Navarro County, Texas, United States of America
Mildred	400	Town of the United States
Barry	273	City in Texas, United States
Richland	273	Town in Navarro County, Texas
Navarro	217	Town of the United States
Emhouse	154	Town of the United States

People born in Navarro County, including actor Maston Williams, mycologist William Henry Long, football player Larry Hickman, .

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