Corsicana

Corsicana is a city in Navarro County in Texas, located about 50 miles southeast of Dallas. The streets run through neighborhoods with old brick buildings alongside newer construction.

José Antonio Navarro chose the city name in 1848 after Corsica, the Mediterranean island his father came from. The first commercial oil discovery in Texas happened here in 1894 when workers drilled for water and struck petroleum instead.

The Warehouse Living Arts Center presents theater, art shows and concerts throughout the year in the downtown area. Visitors can experience performances by local artists and groups inside a former warehouse building.

Interstate 45 connects the city directly to Dallas in the north and Houston in the south. Navarro College offers educational opportunities for students from the region and beyond.

Workers searching for water in 1894 found petroleum instead, leading to the first commercial oil well in Texas. This discovery marked the beginning of the oil industry in the state.

Location: Navarro County

Inception: 1848

Elevation above the sea: 135 m

Website: http://ci.corsicana.tx.us

GPS coordinates: 32.09250,-96.46944

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:04