County History

Navarro County is named for a signer of Texas independence

Texas established Navarro County in 1846 and named it for José Antonio Navarro, a Tejano patriot who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Navarro County History & Culture

Navarro County was created on April 25, 1846. It was formed from Robertson County. The county is named for José Antonio Navarro. He was born in San Antonio and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence in 1836.

Corsicana became the permanent county seat in 1848. Navarro himself suggested the name. His parents were from the island of Corsica, off the coast of Italy.

The county covers 1,068 square miles in north-central Texas. It sits about 40 miles south of Dallas. The Trinity River runs along its northeastern edge. Corsicana is the only major city in the county. Smaller towns include Kerens, Blooming Grove, Dawson, and Frost.

Source to confirm: TSHA Handbook of Texas – Navarro County

More Navarro County notes

Property Tax

Who handles your property taxes in Navarro County

Two separate offices handle property taxes: one sets your value, and a different one collects the bill.

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Property Tax Exemption

Homestead exemption can lower your tax bill

If your Navarro County home is your primary residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value.

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Agricultural Appraisal

Ag valuation can cut taxes on rural land

Land actively used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management in Navarro County may qualify for a lower tax value based on productivity, not market price.

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Fishing & Recreation

Navarro Mills Lake has public boat ramps and camping

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates four public access areas with boat ramps on Navarro Mills Lake, west of Corsicana.

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