Navarro County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 52,624. Its county seat is Corsicana. The county is named for José Antonio Navarro, a Tejano leader in the Texas Revolution who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. Navarro County was formed from Robertson County in 1846.
Navarro County, established in 1846 and named after Texas patriot José Antonio Navarro, was carved from Robertson County and initially encompassed a vast area. Centered on the town of Corsicana, the county is renowned for its early Texas oil history and the founding of the famous Collin Street Bakery in 1896. It played a key role in early Texas development. The discovery of oil in the late 19th and early 20th centuries transformed the area, marking a significant period of growth and industrial activity.
