Historical Marker
R. N. White First County Clerk-First Corsicana Postmaster
Historical marker location:
Corsicana, Texas
( 5th and Main (SE corner))
Marker installed: 1980
A native of South Carolina, Robert Newton White (1810-1891) moved his family to this area in 1845. One year later Navarro County was created and White was elected the first County clerk, a position he held for ten years. During that time he also served as the first Corsicana postmaster, 1849-52. A civic leader, White was instrumental in persuading railroads to build lines to the city and also helped start a Cumberland Presbyterian Church here. His first Corsicana home, a log cabin, was constructed at this site.