Corsicana, Texas
Corsicana is the seat of Navarro County in the Blackland Prairie of North Texas, about 52 miles southeast of Dallas. The town is closely associated with the early Texas oil industry, as a significant oilfield was developed in the surrounding area in the late 19th century. Corsicana is also widely known for its long tradition of fruitcake baking, a mail-order confection produced in the city and shipped well beyond Texas.
Property here runs through the Navarro Central Appraisal District and the county tax office — the homestead exemption, the appraisal cap, protests, and any MUD, PID, or special districts all sit at the parcel level. The Navarro County notes below cover the practical details, with the official county directory for the appraisal district and tax office.
Navarro County notes
What to know around Corsicana
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.
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.
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.
Public Hunting Access
An annual TPWD permit opens public hunting lands
A TPWD Annual Public Hunting Permit lets you hunt, fish, camp, and hike on over a million acres of public land across Texas, including areas in the Navarro County region.
Oil History
Corsicana was the site of Texas's first major commercial oil discovery
On June 9, 1894, workers drilling for city water in Corsicana accidentally struck oil, launching Texas's first commercially significant oilfield.
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.
Nearby
Places near Corsicana
Nearby counties
Local notes for nearby counties
Ellis County
27 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Freestone County
4 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Kaufman County
21 local notes · DFW / North Texas
Henderson County
23 local notes · East Texas / Piney Woods
Limestone County
7 local notes · Austin / Central Texas / Hill Country
Hill County
12 local notes · DFW / North Texas
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