Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Navarro County
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 12, 2020
1. Navarro County Marker
Created April 25, 1846 Organized July 13, 1846
Named in honor of
Jose Antonio Navarro
1795-1871
Soldier, patriot and statesman,
Signer of the Texas
Declaration of Independence,
Member of the Texas Congress 1838,
Commissioner on the Santa Fe Expedition,
Delegate in 1845 to the
Constitutional Convention
County seat, Corsicana
Erected 1936 by the State of Texas. (Marker Number 7235.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Texas 1936 Centennial Markers and Monuments series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1846.
Location. 32° 7.495′ N, 96° 27.948′ W. Marker is in Corsicana, Texas, in Navarro County. Marker is on Business Interstate 45, 2 miles south of Interstate 45, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corsicana TX 75110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. YMCA of Corsicana (approx. 1.7 miles away); George Washington Shelton
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 12, 2020
2. Navarro County Marker
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Also see . . . Navarro County - The Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 17, 2020, by Brian Anderson of Kingwood, Texas.
