Corsicana

by Tommy Stringer

Book Overview

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, Corsicana's history has been marked by Texas icons such as cotton, cattle, and chili. The town's history took a dramatic turn when drillers looking for water struck...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738578789
• ISBN13: 9780738578781
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.6" x 9.2"