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Corsicana, Texas
Corsicana is a city of 25,511 people in Navarro County, Texas, founded in 1848.
Why visit Corsicana
Townapedia lists 77 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Temple Beth-El, Navarro County Courthouse, Bunert Park and Nature Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Corsicana
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Corsicana
Corsicana is a city in and the county seat of Navarro County, Texas, United States. Corsicana is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and is located on Interstate 45, 50 mi (80 km) southeast of Dallas. Its population was 25,109 at the 2020 census. Corsicana is considered an important agribusiness center.
From the Wikipedia article Corsicana, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Warehouse Living Arts Center Theatre & Gallery
Cinema and theater · 0.7 mi
119 West 6th Avenue, Corsicana
Museums and landmarks77
Temple Beth-El
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Former synagogue in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas
Navarro County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic place in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas
65 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Across The Street Diner
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
125 North Beaton Street, Corsicana
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su off
Calle 7
Restaurant · Latin American · 1.2 mi
2404 West 7th Avenue
Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 08:00-12:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Corsicana Steakhouse at the Opry
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
215 East 5th Avenue
Mo-Tu off; We-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-14:00,16:00-21:00; Su 11:00-16:00
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
1509 1509 West 7th Avenue, Corsicana
Su-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00
K&K Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
211 South Beaton Street
Su-Mo off; Tu,We 11:00-19:00; Th,Fr 11:00-20:00
Brick Streets Brewery
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
224 East 5th Avenue
Tu-We 16:00-21:00; Th 11:30-13:30,16:00-21:00; Fr...
Ellinya Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 0.7 mi
1607 West 7th Avenue
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
65 more on the map.
History
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. The first school opened shortly afterwards in 1849.
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.
The Corsicana YMCA was founded in 1884, 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, store clerk and politician. He served as lieutenant governor of Texas (1895–1899), and his son Beauford H. Jester served as governor (1947–1949).
From the History section of Corsicana, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Sandell Mobile Home Park
Campground · 3.1 mi
4329 West Park Row Boulevard, Corsicana
Churches and places of worship46
Memorial Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
1700 North 45th Street, Corsicana
North Beaton Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 2.4 mi
2725 North Beaton Street
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.9 mi
3800 Emhouse Road, Corsicana
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries30
Healthcare7
Brookshire's Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
800 North Main Street, Corsicana
Map of Corsicana
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 35°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 38°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Corsicana Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Navarro County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-06-11: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
C. David Campbell Field-Corsicana Municipal Airport (CRS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Retreat 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
- Oak Valley 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Athens 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Cedar Hill 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Balch Springs 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mesquite 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bellmead 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dallas 52 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Grand Prairie 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Waco 56 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Corsicana chase bldg, Lothar1976, Public domain
- Corsicana September 2017 36 (Oil City Iron Works), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 24 (H-E-B), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple beth el corsicana 2010, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 25 (Temple Beth-El), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 21 (Petroleum Industry Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 26 (Temple Beth-El), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 22 (Petroleum Industry Park), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 23 (Collin Street Bakery), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 27 (First Baptist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 28 (St. John's Episcopal Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 29 (Super 1 Foods), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 20 (United States Post Office), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 19 (The Palace Theatre), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 18 (The Palace Theatre), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 01 (Corsicana Public Library), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 34 (Corsicana Government Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 02 (Corsicana Chamber of Commerce), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 33 (Corsicana Government Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 35 (Corsicana Government Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 17 (First National Bank), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 03 (Corsicana Government Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 16 (State National Bank), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 31 (First United Methodist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 30 (First United Methodist Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 32 (Westminster Presbyterian Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 13 (N Beaton Street), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 15 (Napoli's Italian Restaurant & Bar), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 04 (Navarro County Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 12 (The S.P.O.T., Fiesta Grill, and Carrier Air Conditioning), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Statue of Jose Antonio Navarro, Corsicana, TX IMG 0608, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Corsicana September 2017 10 (Corsicana Opry & Event Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 08 (Roy's Cafe), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 09 (Grace Community Church), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 14 (Corsicana Daily Sun), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Corsicana September 2017 11 (Corsicana Opry & Event Center), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fannie Ratchford 1970 0383 (10142180926), Texas State Archives, No restrictions
- Navarro county courthouse 2010, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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