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{{Short description|City in the United States}}
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'''Corsicana''' is a city in [[Navarro County, Texas]], United States. It is located on [[Interstate 45]], 56 miles northeast of [[Waco, Texas]]. Its population was 25,109 at the 2020 [[census]]. It is the [[county seat]] of Navarro County, and an important agribusiness center.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref>
'''Corsicana''' is a city and the [[county seat]] of [[Navarro County, Texas]], United States. It is located on [[Interstate 45]], 50 miles southeast of [[Dallas, Texas|Dallas]]. Its population was 25,109 at the 2020 [[census]]. Corsicana is considered an important agribusiness center.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=May 31, 2011 |df=mdy }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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Women's groups have had a strong role throughout the history of the city. They established the Corsicana Female Literary Institute, a school that operated from 1857 through 1870. The first public library in Corsicana opened in 1901 by effort of the women's clubs of the city. A 1905 library matching gift by [[Andrew Carnegie]] gave the library a permanent home and its first full-time, professionally trained librarian. The library today is housed in a dedicated building downtown and boasts more than 52,283 books, 6,306 audio materials, 783 video materials, and 122 serial subscriptions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityofcorsicana.com/|title=Corsicana, TX - Official Website &#124; Official Website|website=www.cityofcorsicana.com}}</ref>
Women's groups have had a strong role throughout the history of the city. They established the Corsicana Female Literary Institute, a school that operated from 1857 through 1870. The first public library in Corsicana opened in 1901 by effort of the women's clubs of the city. A 1905 library matching gift by [[Andrew Carnegie]] gave the library a permanent home and its first full-time, professionally trained librarian. The library today is housed in a dedicated building downtown and boasts more than 52,283 books, 6,306 audio materials, 783 video materials, and 122 serial subscriptions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cityofcorsicana.com/|title=Corsicana, TX - Official Website &#124; Official Website|website=www.cityofcorsicana.com}}</ref>

The Corsicana Jewish community dates from 1871; they established the 1898 [[Moorish Revival]] architectural styled [[Temple Beth-El, Corsicana]]. Few Jewish residents live here today, and the congregation sold the temple. The Historical Society has adapted the temple for use as a community center.


The Corsicana [[YMCA]] was founded in 1884,<ref>Anon. [http://www.corsicanaymca.org/html/history.html "Corsicana YMCA History"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071002214505/http://www.corsicanaymca.org/html/history.html |date=October 2, 2007 }}</ref> and has grown with patron funding. In its earliest days, it was supported by [[George Taylor Jester]] (1847–1922), a wealthy dry-goods and cotton distributor, banker, and politician. He served as [[lieutenant governor of Texas]] (1895–1899), and his son [[Beauford H. Jester]] served as governor (1947–1949).<ref>Anon. [http://www.txgenweb6.org/txnavarro/biographies/j/jester_george_t.htm "George Taylor Jester Biography"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205142837/http://www.txgenweb6.org/txnavarro/biographies/j/jester_george_t.htm |date=February 5, 2015 }}, Texas GenWeb</ref>
The Corsicana [[YMCA]] was founded in 1884,<ref>Anon. [http://www.corsicanaymca.org/html/history.html "Corsicana YMCA History"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071002214505/http://www.corsicanaymca.org/html/history.html |date=October 2, 2007 }}</ref> and has grown with patron funding. In its earliest days, it was supported by [[George Taylor Jester]] (1847–1922), a wealthy dry-goods and cotton distributor, banker, and politician. He served as [[lieutenant governor of Texas]] (1895–1899), and his son [[Beauford H. Jester]] served as governor (1947–1949).<ref>Anon. [http://www.txgenweb6.org/txnavarro/biographies/j/jester_george_t.htm "George Taylor Jester Biography"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150205142837/http://www.txgenweb6.org/txnavarro/biographies/j/jester_george_t.htm |date=February 5, 2015 }}, Texas GenWeb</ref>
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==Geography==
==Geography==

Corsicana is located at {{Coord|32|5|33|N|96|28|10|W|type:city}} (32.092480, –96.469407).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|21.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|1.0|sqmi|km2}} is covered by water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|21.7|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|1.0|sqmi|km2}} is covered by water.
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===2020 census===
===2020 census===
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|+'''Corsicana racial composition'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4817060&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>http://www.census.gov {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
|+'''Corsicana racial composition'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4817060&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-22 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (NH = Non-Hispanic){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, 23,770 people, 8,490 households, and 5,966 families were residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,048.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 9,491 housing units averaged 460.5 per square mile (177.8/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 58.1% White, 20.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% Pacific Islander, 16% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 31.1% of the population.<ref>{{cite web | title =Corsicana (city), Texas | work =US Census Bureau 2010 Census Quickfacts | publisher =US Department of Commerce | date =June 6, 2012 | url =http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4817060.html | access-date =July 17, 2012 | url-status =dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20120903040702/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4817060.html | archive-date =September 3, 2012 | df =mdy-all }}</ref>
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2010, 23,770 people, 8,490 households, and 5,966 families were residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,048|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 9,491 housing units averaged 461 per square mile (178/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 58.1% White, 20.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% Pacific Islander, 16% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 31.1% of the population.<ref>{{cite web | title =Corsicana (city), Texas | work =US Census Bureau 2010 Census Quickfacts | publisher =US Department of Commerce | date =June 6, 2012 | url =http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4817060.html | access-date =July 17, 2012 | url-status =dead | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20120903040702/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4817060.html | archive-date =September 3, 2012 | df =mdy-all }}</ref>


Of the 8,490 households, 28.8% had children under 18 living with them in 2010, 48.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were not families. About 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64, and the average family size was 3.21.
Of the 8,490 households, 28.8% had children under 18 living with them in 2010, 48.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were not families. About 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64, and the average family size was 3.21.
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[[Oil City Iron Works, Inc.]], today a ductile and gray iron [[foundry]], was started in 1866 to make parts for the owner's cotton gin.<ref>Oil City Iron Works Inc. History {{cite web |url=http://www.ociw.com/content/view/17/49/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-03-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121130652/http://www.ociw.com/content/view/17/49/ |archive-date=November 21, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> [[Wolf Brand Chili]], a national brand named for the owner's pet wolf, Kaiser Bill, started in 1895 as a downtown by-the-bowl lunch wagon.<ref>''The Online Handbook Of Texas'' https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/diw01</ref> Wolf Brand Chili was made in Corsicana until 1986. Corsicana is best known as the home of the [[Collin Street Bakery]], which has been making [[fruitcake]]s since 1896.
[[Oil City Iron Works, Inc.]], today a ductile and gray iron [[foundry]], was started in 1866 to make parts for the owner's cotton gin.<ref>Oil City Iron Works Inc. History {{cite web |url=http://www.ociw.com/content/view/17/49/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2009-03-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081121130652/http://www.ociw.com/content/view/17/49/ |archive-date=November 21, 2008 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> [[Wolf Brand Chili]], a national brand named for the owner's pet wolf, Kaiser Bill, started in 1895 as a downtown by-the-bowl lunch wagon.<ref>''The Online Handbook Of Texas'' https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/diw01</ref> Wolf Brand Chili was made in Corsicana until 1986. Corsicana is best known as the home of the [[Collin Street Bakery]], which has been making [[fruitcake]]s since 1896.


Today's economy no longer relies on oil and gas. Major employers include [[Russell Stover Candies]] and Collin Street Bakery, Guardian Industries (glass), Corsicana Bedding, and [[Kohl's]] distribution centers, Navarro Regional hospital (160+ beds), Trinity/Mother Francis Health System, and the Texas State Home.<ref>Anon. [http://www.ci.corsicana.tx.us/departments/economic/employers.php "Corsicana: Live, Work, Play!"]</ref> There are several 24/7 pharmacies, grocery stores and chain department stores scattered about the town. College Park Mall is an enclosed shopping mall that primarily houses a Beall's clothing store. Additionally, a <!-- 24-hour --> [[Wal-Mart]] Supercenter is located on the southwestern edge of the town.
Today's economy no longer relies on oil and gas. Major employers include [[Russell Stover Candies]] and Collin Street Bakery, Guardian Industries (glass), Corsicana Bedding, and [[Kohl's]] distribution centers, Navarro Regional hospital (160+ beds), Trinity/Mother Francis Health System, and the Texas State Home.<ref>Anon. [http://www.ci.corsicana.tx.us/departments/economic/employers.php "Corsicana: Live, Work, Play!"]</ref> There are several 24/7 pharmacies, grocery stores and chain department stores scattered about the town. College Park Mall is an enclosed shopping mall that primarily houses a clothing store.


Corsicana was the home of [[Tradewest]], a coin-arcade and video game company founded in 1986. Tradewest was known for such Nintendo Entertainment System classics as "Double Dragon" and "Battletoads". Tradewest later became Williams Entertainment (known for the Mortal Kombat series) in 1994, then Midway Home Entertainment after an acquisition from WMS Industries. The Corsicana offices were closed by Midway in late 2002.
Corsicana was the home of [[Tradewest]], a coin-arcade and video game company founded in 1986. Tradewest was known for publishing such Nintendo Entertainment System classics as "Double Dragon" and "Battletoads". Tradewest was acquired by [[WMS Industries]] in 1994, becoming Williams Entertainment briefly before becoming Midway Home Entertainment in 1996 after the spin-off of [[Midway Games]]. The Corsicana offices were closed by Midway in late 2002.


==Schools==
==Schools==
[[File:Navarro College September 2017 3 (Richard M. Sanchez Library).jpg|thumb|left|The Richard M. Sanchez Library at [[Navarro College]]]]
[[File:Navarro College September 2017 3 (Richard M. Sanchez Library).jpg|thumb|left|The Richard M. Sanchez Library at [[Navarro College]]]]
Corsicana is home to [[Navarro College]], which offers [[associate degree]]s and is also a satellite facility of [[Texas A&M University-Commerce]], through which students can receive [[bachelor's degree|bachelor's]] and graduate degrees. [[Navarro College]] came to international prominence in 2020 owing to its dominant coed [[cheerleading]] team, which was featured that year in a [[Netflix]] [[docuseries]] centering on the team's preparation for the [[National Cheerleaders Association]] national championships in [[Daytona Beach, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/2020/1/16/21067702/cheer-netflix-documentary-navarro-cheerleading|title=How a tough coach in a brutal sport turned Cheer into one of the best new shows on Netflix|first=Alex|last=Abad-Santos|date=January 16, 2020|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2020/01/14/small-us-colleges-domination-of-cheerleading-competition-focus-of-new-show.html|title=Small U.S. college's domination of cheerleading competition focus of new show|date=January 15, 2020|website=thestar.com}}</ref> The cheerleading squad is currently coached by [[Monica Aldama]], who, since 2000, has led the Bulldogs to 14 championships in their division, as well as five "Grand National" designations (for the highest overall score in competition that year).
Corsicana is home to [[Navarro College]], which offers [[associate degree]]s and is also a satellite facility of [[Texas A&M University-Commerce]], through which students can receive [[bachelor's degree|bachelor's]] and graduate degrees. [[Navarro College]] came to international prominence in 2020 owing to its dominant coed [[cheerleading]] team, which was featured that year in the Netflix docuseries ''[[Cheer (TV series)|Cheer]]''. centering on the team's preparation for the [[National Cheerleaders Association]] national championships in [[Daytona Beach, Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vox.com/2020/1/16/21067702/cheer-netflix-documentary-navarro-cheerleading|title=How a tough coach in a brutal sport turned Cheer into one of the best new shows on Netflix|first=Alex|last=Abad-Santos|date=January 16, 2020|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2020/01/14/small-us-colleges-domination-of-cheerleading-competition-focus-of-new-show.html|title=Small U.S. college's domination of cheerleading competition focus of new show|date=January 15, 2020|website=thestar.com}}</ref> The cheerleading squad is currently coached by [[Monica Aldama]], who, since 2000, has led the Bulldogs to 14 championships in their division, as well as five "Grand National" designations (for the highest overall score in competition that year).


The [[Corsicana Independent School District]] (CISD) has an enrollment over 6,500 students. Five CISD schools have been lauded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA): Bowie, Fannin, Carroll, and Navarro Elementary Schools and Drane Intermediate School all achieved "recognized" status.
The [[Corsicana Independent School District]] (CISD) has an enrollment over 6,500 students. Five CISD schools have been lauded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA): Bowie, Fannin, Carroll, and Navarro Elementary Schools and Drane Intermediate School all achieved "recognized" status.
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Corsicana also has one private school, [[James L. Collins]] Catholic School, for kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1953 by a bequest from its namesake benefactor, the school today has an enrollment of 270 students.
Corsicana also has one private school, [[James L. Collins]] Catholic School, for kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1953 by a bequest from its namesake benefactor, the school today has an enrollment of 270 students.


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[[File:Baston104.JPG|thumb|upright|[[Maceo Demond Baston]]]]
==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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[[File:Baston104.JPG|thumb|[[Maceo Demond Baston]]]]
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* [[James B. Adams]], lawyer, Texas legislator, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
* [[James B. Adams]], lawyer, Texas legislator, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
* [[Monica Aldama]], cheerleading coach
* [[Monica Aldama]], cheerleading coach
* [[Aaron Allston]], science-fiction novelist
* [[Aaron Allston]], science-fiction novelist
* [[Maceo Demond Baston]], professional basketball player
* [[Maceo Baston]], professional basketball player
* [[Mary Brian]], silent film era movie star (1906–2002)
* [[Mary Brian]], silent film era movie star (1906–2002)
* [[Danny Colbert]], football player
* [[Danny Colbert]], football player
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* [[Allyn Gordon]], watercolor artist (1909–1978)
* [[Allyn Gordon]], watercolor artist (1909–1978)
* [[John Hardee]], jazz saxophonist (1918–1984)
* [[John Hardee]], jazz saxophonist (1918–1984)
* [[George W. Hardy, Jr.]], [[mayor of Shreveport, Louisiana]], from 1932 to 1934 and judge of the [[Louisiana Circuit Courts of Appeal|Louisiana Circuit Court of Appeal]] from 1943 to 1967, he was born in Corsicana in 1900.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Hardy&GSfn=George+&GSmn=W&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=20&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=57289153&df=all&|title=Appeal court judge, former mayor dies|newspaper=[[Shreveport Journal]]|date=July 17, 1967|access-date=February 1, 2015}}</ref>
* [[Julie Haus]], a.k.a. Julie Ann Hoeinghaus, fashion designer
* [[Julie Haus]], a.k.a. Julie Ann Hoeinghaus, fashion designer
* [[Skip Hicks]], former [[NFL]] running back for the [[Washington Redskins]]
* [[Skip Hicks]], former [[NFL]] running back for the [[Washington Redskins]]
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* [[Danzell Lee]], football player
* [[Danzell Lee]], football player
* [[Danieal Manning]], NFL defensive back for the [[Houston Texans]]
* [[Danieal Manning]], NFL defensive back for the [[Houston Texans]]
* [[Roger Q. Mills]], U.S. Senator (1892-99), U.S. Congressional Representative (1873-92), and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (1887-89)
* [[Roger Q. Mills]], U.S. Senator (1892-1899), U.S. Congressional Representative (1873-1892), and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (1887-1889)
* [[James C. Neill]], politician, soldier in the [[Texas revolution]], Alamo commander
* [[James C. Neill]], politician, soldier in the [[Texas Revolution]], Alamo commander
* [[David "Fathead" Newman]], jazz saxophonist (1933–2009)
* [[David "Fathead" Newman]], jazz saxophonist (1933–2009)
* [[Shirlene Pearson]], [[Little Women: Atlanta]] star
* [[Shirlene Pearson]], [[Little Women: Atlanta]] star
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* [[Martha Simkins]], painter
* [[Martha Simkins]], painter
* [[Spice 1]], rapper
* [[Spice 1]], rapper
* [[Louis Vasquez, Super Bowl Champion, (American football)|Louis Vasquez]], NFL lineman Denver Broncos
* [[Herold J. Weiler]] (1886–1945), [[United States Army]] officer who served as [[Chief of the National Guard Bureau]] 1935-36
* [[Herold J. Weiler]] (1886–1945), [[United States Army]] officer who served as [[Chief of the National Guard Bureau]] 1935-36
* [[Cameron Todd Willingham]], controversially convicted of triple murder and arson; executed (1968–2004)
* [[Cameron Todd Willingham]], controversially convicted of triple murder and arson; executed (1968–2004)
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==References==

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"Corsicana" redirects here. For the community in Missouri, see Corsicana, Missouri. For the 2022 American film, see Corsicana (film). For other uses, see Corsican.

Corsicana, Texas
City
Downtown Corsicana Texas
Downtown Corsicana Texas
Nickname(s): 
"903 Can, Tx "[citation needed]
Motto(s): 
"Live, work, play!"
Location within Navarro County and Texas
Location within Navarro County and Texas
Coordinates: 32°05′53″N 96°29′10″W / 32.09806°N 96.48611°W / 32.09806; -96.48611
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyNavarro
Government
 • TypeCouncil–manager
Area
[1]
 • Total
24.00 sq mi (62.17 km2)
 • Land22.98 sq mi (59.53 km2)
 • Water1.02 sq mi (2.64 km2)
Elevation
[2]
423 ft (129 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
25,109
 • Density1,000/sq mi (400/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
75109, 75110, 75151
Area code903/430
FIPS code48-17060 [3]
GNIS feature ID2410235[2]
Websitecityofcorsicana.com

Corsicana is a city and the county seat of Navarro County, Texas, United States. It is located on Interstate 45, 50 miles southeast of Dallas. Its population was 25,109 at the 2020 census. Corsicana is considered an important agribusiness center.[4]

History

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Pioneer Village in Beauford H. Jester Park in Corsicana

Founded in 1848, Corsicana was named by José Antonio Navarro after the Mediterranean island of Corsica, the birthplace of his father. He had died when Navarro and his many siblings were young.[5][6] The first school opened shortly afterwards in 1849.[7]

Women's groups have had a strong role throughout the history of the city. They established the Corsicana Female Literary Institute, a school that operated from 1857 through 1870. The first public library in Corsicana opened in 1901 by effort of the women's clubs of the city. A 1905 library matching gift by Andrew Carnegie gave the library a permanent home and its first full-time, professionally trained librarian. The library today is housed in a dedicated building downtown and boasts more than 52,283 books, 6,306 audio materials, 783 video materials, and 122 serial subscriptions.[8]

The Corsicana YMCA was founded in 1884,[9] and has grown with patron funding. In its earliest days, it was supported by George Taylor Jester (1847–1922), a wealthy dry-goods and cotton distributor, banker, and politician. He served as lieutenant governor of Texas (1895–1899), and his son Beauford H. Jester served as governor (1947–1949).[10]

Oil was accidentally discovered in June, 1894, by the American Well and Prospecting Company, hired by the Corsicana Water Development Company, when oil seeped into an artesian well being drilled within the city limits. In October 1895, the first commercial oil well was drilled by the Corsicana Oil Development Company, founded by Ralph Beaton, H.G. Damon, and John Davidson. It was the first commercially significant oilfield find in Texas. A refinery was in operation by January 1899, through the efforts of Joseph S. Cullinan. The Powell oil field was discovered in 1900, a few miles east of Corsicana. Rotary drilling, used to drill water wells, was introduced to the oil industry by M.C. Baker and C.E. Baker, with tools manufactured by the American Well and Prospecting machine shop, owned by N.G. Johnson, E.H. Akin, and Charles Rittersbacker.[11][12][13][14][15]

During World War II, an airman flying school called Corsicana Air Field trained thousands of pilots.[16]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 21.7 square miles (56 km2), of which 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) is covered by water.

Corsicana is home to the Lake Halbert dam and recreational park, and is less than 15 mi (24 km) from Richland Chambers Reservoir, with recreational fishing, public boat ramps, and 330 mi (530 km) of tree-lined and green shorelines. Richland Chambers Reservoir is the third-largest lake by surface area and the eighth-largest reservoir by water volume in Texas.[17]

Climate

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Corsicana has a moderate humid subtropical climate.[18] The range of low-high average temperatures in January, April, July, and October is 34/55, 53/75, 73/95, and 55/79 °F, respectively.[19]

Corsicana rainfall averages 42.23 inches (1,073 mm) per year.[19] Leafy oak, pecan, magnolia, and walnut trees are common, and grasses grow tall and green. Rain is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with small, wetter peaks in May and October.[19]

Climate data for Corsicana, TX 1991–2020, extremes 1893–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 89
(32) 		96
(36) 		95
(35) 		99
(37) 		104
(40) 		108
(42) 		113
(45) 		112
(44) 		112
(44) 		101
(38) 		91
(33) 		90
(32) 		113
(45)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 57.7
(14.3) 		62.0
(16.7) 		68.7
(20.4) 		76.1
(24.5) 		83.0
(28.3) 		90.5
(32.5) 		94.9
(34.9) 		96.0
(35.6) 		90.0
(32.2) 		79.5
(26.4) 		67.7
(19.8) 		59.9
(15.5) 		77.4
(25.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 35.2
(1.8) 		39.3
(4.1) 		46.1
(7.8) 		53.0
(11.7) 		62.9
(17.2) 		70.7
(21.5) 		74.0
(23.3) 		73.6
(23.1) 		66.6
(19.2) 		55.1
(12.8) 		45.0
(7.2) 		37.6
(3.1) 		55.2
(12.9)
Record low °F (°C) −5
(−21) 		−4
(−20) 		12
(−11) 		29
(−2) 		31
(−1) 		41
(5) 		56
(13) 		53
(12) 		41
(5) 		27
(−3) 		19
(−7) 		−1
(−18) 		−5
(−21)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.08
(78) 		3.27
(83) 		4.00
(102) 		4.03
(102) 		4.28
(109) 		3.77
(96) 		2.11
(54) 		2.48
(63) 		3.35
(85) 		4.99
(127) 		3.20
(81) 		3.67
(93) 		42.23
(1,073)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0.4
(1.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		trace 0.7
(1.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7 8 9 7 8 7 5 5 6 7 7 8 82
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Source: NWS Nowdata for Corsicana (Dallas/Fort Worth Area)

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
187080—
18803,3734,116.3%
18906,28586.3%
19009,31348.2%
19109,7494.7%
192011,35616.5%
193015,20233.9%
194015,2320.2%
195019,21126.1%
196020,3445.9%
197019,972−1.8%
198021,7128.7%
199022,9115.5%
200024,4856.9%
201023,770−2.9%
202025,1095.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[20]

2020 census

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Corsicana racial composition[21]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 9,738 38.78%
Black or African American (NH) 4,782 19.04%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 47 0.19%
Asian (NH) 245 0.98%
Pacific Islander (NH) 664 2.64%
Some other race (NH) 80 0.32%
Mixed/multiracial (NH) 717 2.86%
Hispanic or Latino 8,836 35.19%
Total 25,109

As of the 2020 United States census, 25,109 people, 8,051 households, and 5,643 families were residing in the city.

2010 census

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As of the census[3] of 2010, 23,770 people, 8,490 households, and 5,966 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,048 inhabitants per square mile (405/km2). The 9,491 housing units averaged 461 per square mile (178/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 58.1% White, 20.9% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% Pacific Islander, 16% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 31.1% of the population.[23]

Of the 8,490 households, 28.8% had children under 18 living with them in 2010, 48.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were not families. About 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.64, and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was distributed as 27.3% under 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,203, and for a family was $33,078. Males had a median income of $27,516 versus $19,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,001. About 17.4% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

The housing stock in 2007 consisted of 12,313 houses and condominiums.[24] About two-thirds were owner-occupied, and one-third rented.[24] The median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007 was $87,955.[24] The median amount of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007 was $912.[24]

Arts and entertainment

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Cook Center on the Navarro College campus

Today's downtown supports an active performing-arts community, with year-round live theater, art exhibits, and music performances in a corner of downtown anchored by the Warehouse Living Arts Center and the Palace Theater. Also, an art contest was started in 2018. Downtown also features the historic State National Bank building (built in 1926), several coffeeshops and eateries, an art gallery, several bric-à-brac outlets, and many brick-faced storefronts of historical interest.

A green park a short walk from the county courthouse downtown has meandering creeks and walking, jogging, and biking trails. Other amenities include lighted tennis courts, a children's play area with a retired fire truck, spray park, and designated skate area. At one end of the community park is the town YMCA, with a year-round indoor pool, basketball courts, cardio- and free-weight equipment, and instructor-led fitness workshops.

The town has several museums: Pioneer Village, located by Jester Park, offers reconstructed buildings and artifacts from the early historical period of the area. A museum is dedicated to Lefty Frizzell, a Nashville singer born in town during the late 1920s.

The Cook Education Center, located on the Navarro College campus, is a multifaceted venue offering event space, gift shop, a planetarium, Civil War museum, and Western Art gallery. The planetarium is among the largest in Texas, featuring a 60-foot (18 m) dome and 200 seats. The planetarium offers narrated astronomical shows and 70 mm film for nominal admission.

The center is also home to the Pearce Collections Museum, which boasts a collection of Civil War memorabilia and a Western Art gallery featuring a number of renowned Western artists. The Cook Education Center hosts the annual Navarro College Foundation fundraiser Elegance, which benefits scholarship programs for Navarro College students. The Navarro College Performing Arts Department stages several musical recitals and two staged plays a year at the Dawson Auditorium on the west side of town.

Cinergy Cinemas and Entertainment opened a complex in 2011 near the intersection of highways 287 and 45 containing eight theaters, mini bowling, a go-kart track, and an arcade/game room. In 2015, the location was sold to Schulman Theaters and is now branded as Schulman's Movie Bowl Grille-Corsicana.

The Navarro County Exposition Center on West State Highway 22 hosts many horse shows year-round.

Government and infrastructure

[edit]

The Texas Youth Commission and later the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice formerly operated the Corsicana Residential Treatment Center in the city.

Economy

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Oil City Iron Works, Inc., today a ductile and gray iron foundry, was started in 1866 to make parts for the owner's cotton gin.[25] Wolf Brand Chili, a national brand named for the owner's pet wolf, Kaiser Bill, started in 1895 as a downtown by-the-bowl lunch wagon.[26] Wolf Brand Chili was made in Corsicana until 1986. Corsicana is best known as the home of the Collin Street Bakery, which has been making fruitcakes since 1896.

Today's economy no longer relies on oil and gas. Major employers include Russell Stover Candies and Collin Street Bakery, Guardian Industries (glass), Corsicana Bedding, and Kohl's distribution centers, Navarro Regional hospital (160+ beds), Trinity/Mother Francis Health System, and the Texas State Home.[27] There are several 24/7 pharmacies, grocery stores and chain department stores scattered about the town. College Park Mall is an enclosed shopping mall that primarily houses a clothing store.

Corsicana was the home of Tradewest, a coin-arcade and video game company founded in 1986. Tradewest was known for publishing such Nintendo Entertainment System classics as "Double Dragon" and "Battletoads". Tradewest was acquired by WMS Industries in 1994, becoming Williams Entertainment briefly before becoming Midway Home Entertainment in 1996 after the spin-off of Midway Games. The Corsicana offices were closed by Midway in late 2002.

Schools

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The Richard M. Sanchez Library at Navarro College

Corsicana is home to Navarro College, which offers associate degrees and is also a satellite facility of Texas A&M University-Commerce, through which students can receive bachelor's and graduate degrees. Navarro College came to international prominence in 2020 owing to its dominant coed cheerleading team, which was featured that year in the Netflix docuseries Cheer. centering on the team's preparation for the National Cheerleaders Association national championships in Daytona Beach, Florida.[28][29] The cheerleading squad is currently coached by Monica Aldama, who, since 2000, has led the Bulldogs to 14 championships in their division, as well as five "Grand National" designations (for the highest overall score in competition that year).

The Corsicana Independent School District (CISD) has an enrollment over 6,500 students. Five CISD schools have been lauded by the Texas Education Agency (TEA): Bowie, Fannin, Carroll, and Navarro Elementary Schools and Drane Intermediate School all achieved "recognized" status.

Collins Middle School and Corsicana High School were rated "academically acceptable" by the TEA. The CISD received Academically Acceptable status from the state.

Corsicana also has one private school, James L. Collins Catholic School, for kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1953 by a bequest from its namesake benefactor, the school today has an enrollment of 270 students.

Maceo Demond Baston

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Corsicana, Texas
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  5. ^ Defending Mexican Valor in Texas: Jose Antonio Navarro's Historical Writings, 1853–1857, by Jose Antonio Navarro, David R. McDonald, Timothy M. Matovina Pric, State House Press, October 1995, ISBN 978-1-880510-31-5, p. 1. Navarro's mother was a native of San Antonio, then a part of New Spain.
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  7. ^ A Memorial and Biographical History of Navarro, Henderson, Anderson, Limestone, Freestone and Leon Counties, Texas. Lewis Publishing Company. 1893. p. 173. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
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  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[22]
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