The first Texas legislature created Navarro County in 1846 and named it in honor of Texas patriot Jose Antonio Navarro. When asked to name the new seat of government; Navarro replied; "Call it Corsicana for the island of Corsica; the birthplace of my father." From its beginnings in 1848; Corsicanas history has been marked by Texas icons such as cotton; cattle; and chili. The towns history took a dramatic turn when drillers looking for water struck oil instead in 1894. By the end of the decade; more than 500 wells dotted the landscape; marking the first commercial oil field in Texas and launching the industry that has become synonymous with the Lone Star State. Oil; business enterprises; and politics are important parts of Corsicanas legacy; but much of its history is found in the everyday events that make up the fabric of a community. Local history is filled with stories of people who overcame obstacles to fulfill the American Dream.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book on Edgecombe County!By C. Renee WombleMy family is from Edgecombe county and this was a great book to see "the old times" and review its history.
