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Allison-Reinkeh House
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Bass Mansion
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Bean, Daniel V., House
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Blood, Oliver, House
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Buck, Charles Amos, House
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Buck, Fred, House
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Caple, W. T., House
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Clark, Jennie, House
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Cochran, William, House
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Conway House
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Cook, Calvin and Maggie, House
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Cook, Wilbur, House
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Cramer, Martin, House
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Daly, Marcus, Memorial Hospital
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DeNayer House
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Drinkenberg's, F. H., First Home
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Ellis, E. G., House
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Emhoff House
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Etna School
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First Baptist Church
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Fisher, Joseph, House
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Foust, Perry, House
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Foye Rental Houses
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Fulton, Charles, House
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Gavin House
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Gill, Sherman, House
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Goff House
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Gordon House
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Granke, Charles, House
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Hamilton Town Hall
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Harrington, Rose, House
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Hoffman, Charles, House
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Howe, John G., House
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Lagerquist, John, House
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Lancaster House
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Landram, John A., House
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Lockridge House
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May, Albert, House
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May, Charles, House
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May, George, House
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May, Harry, House
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May, Louis, House
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McFarlane House
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McGlauflin House
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McLaughlin, John, House
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Metcalf House
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Morr, Philip and Ella, House
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Pine Apartments
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Popham Ranch
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Ravalli County Courthouse
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Sharp, John, House
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Stevensville Grade School-United Methodist Church
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Stout, John, House
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Summers-Quast Farmstead
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Thornton Hospital
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Trosdahl, Erick, House
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VFW Club
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Wallin, Frank, House
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Wamsley, Other C., House
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Williams House
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Williams, John and Ann, House
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Young, Benjamin, House
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The first oil well in the United States was drilled in Texas in 1859. The discovery of oil transformed the economy of the state and helped to make Texas one of the wealthiest states in the nation.
Navarro County, located in the northeastern part of Texas, has a rich and diverse history that dates back thousands of years. The area was originally home to Native American tribes, including the Caddo and Comanche, who settled along the Trinity River. European explorers and settlers arrived in the 18th century, with Spanish explorers such as Domingo Terán de los Ríos making expeditions through the region.

During the 19th century, the area that is now Navarro County became part of the Republic of Texas and later the state of Texas. In 1848, the county was officially established and named after José Antonio Navarro, a prominent Tejano leader and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The county seat, Corsicana, was established in 1848 and quickly grew due to its location along the railroad.

Corsicana became known as the "Oil City" in the early 20th century when significant oil discoveries were made in the county. The discovery of the Corsicana oilfield in 1894 brought an economic boom to the area, leading to the establishment of numerous oil companies and refineries. The county's economy flourished as a result, with Corsicana becoming a prosperous industrial and manufacturing center.

In addition to its oil industry, Navarro County has a strong agricultural heritage. Cotton farming was widespread in the county during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with large plantations and slave labor playing a significant role. Today, the county continues to be an important agricultural region, with cattle ranching, corn, and wheat farming being key industries.

Overall, Navarro County's history is marked by its Native American roots, European settlement, oil discoveries, and agricultural prominence. Today, the county retains its historical significance while also embracing modern industries and attractions.

This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Navarro County, Texas.

  • 1846 - Navarro County established as one of the original counties of Texas
  • 1848 - Corsicana chosen as the county seat
  • 1850 - First courthouse built in Corsicana
  • 1861-1865 - Navarro County heavily impacted by the American Civil War
  • 1868 - Construction of the second courthouse in Corsicana
  • 1871 - Corsicana becomes an important trading center for cotton
  • 1881 - First discovery of natural gas in Corsicana leads to development of the oil industry
  • 1894 - Construction of the third and current courthouse in Corsicana
  • 1900 - Corsicana becomes the first Texas city to establish a municipal airport
  • 1930s - Navarro County affected by the Great Depression; agriculture and oil industries suffer
  • 1942-1945 - Corsicana Naval Air Station plays a significant role during World War II
  • 1956 - Corsicana becomes the birthplace of the Collin Street Bakery fruitcake
  • 1960s-1970s - Navarro College is established and begins to grow
  • 1980s-1990s - Corsicana becomes a popular filming location for movies and TV shows
  • 2005 - Hurricane Katrina evacuees temporarily housed in Navarro County
  • 2010 - Corsicana celebrates its sesquicentennial anniversary
  • 2017 - Corsicana locates one of the largest oil fields in Texas in Wolfberry Trend
  • 2020 - Navarro County impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic