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Corsicana, Texas
Location of Corsicana, Texas
Coordinates: 32°5′33″N 96°28′10″W / 32.0925, -96.46944
Country United States
State Texas
County Navarro
Area
 - Total 21.7 sq mi (56.2 km²)
 - Land 20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²)
 - Water 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Elevation 443 ft (135 m)
Population (2000)
 - Total 24,485
 - Density 1,180.4/sq mi (455.8/km²)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 - Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 75109, 75110, 75151
Area code(s) 903
FIPS code 48-17060GR2
GNIS feature ID 1333395GR3

Corsicana is a city in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It its located on Interstate 45 some 55 miles south of downtown Dallas. The population was 24,485 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Navarro CountyGR6. Image File history File links TXMap-doton-Corsicana. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Index: Contents: Top - A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Anderson County formed in 1846 from part of Houston County. ... Navarro Mills Lake and Dam in Navarro County, Texas Navarro County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... For other uses, see City (disambiguation). ... Navarro Mills Lake and Dam in Navarro County, Texas Navarro County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ... Official language(s) No official language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Largest metro area Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... Dallas redirects here. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Navarro Mills Lake and Dam in Navarro County, Texas Navarro County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. ...

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History

Founded in 1848, it was named by Texas Revolution hero José Antonio Navarro after the Mediterranean island of Corsica, the birthplace of his parents. Year 1848 (MDCCCXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Combatants Texas Mexico Commanders Stephen F. Austin Sam Houston Antonio López de Santa Anna Martin Perfecto de Cos Strength c. ... José Antonio Navarro (February 27, 1795 – January 13, 1871) was a Texas statesman, revolutionary, and politician. ... The Mediterranean Sea is an intercontinental sea positioned between Europe to the north, Africa to the south and Asia to the east, covering an approximate area of 2. ... For other uses, see Corsica (disambiguation). ...


Women's groups have had a strong role throughout the history of the city. One of the earliest efforts was the establishment of the Corsicana Female Literary Institute, a school which operated between 1857 and 1870. The first public library in Corsicana opened in 1901 by effort of the women's clubs of the city. A 1905 library gift by Andrew Carnegie gave the library a permanent home and its first full-time, professionally trained librarian. The library today is housed in a dedicated building downtown and boasts more than 40,000 volumes.[1] 1857 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1870 (MDCCCLXX) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Year 1901 (MCMI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday [1] of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... For other uses, see 1905 (disambiguation). ... Andrew Carnegie (last name pronounced IPA: )[1] (November 25, 1835 – August 11, 1919) was a Scottish industrialist, businessman, a major philanthropist, and the founder of Pittsburghs Carnegie Steel Company which later became U.S. Steel. ...


The Corsicana YMCA was founded in 1884,[2] and has grown with patron funding facilitated by local community leaders over now more than 125 years, including in its earliest days George Taylor Jester (1847-1922), a wealthy dry goods and cotton distributor later turned banker and a lieutenant governor of Texas.[3] Not to be confused with YWCA. This article is about the association. ... Year 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... George Taylor Jester (August 23, 1847-July 19, 1922) served as Lieutenant Governor of Texas from 1895 to 1899. ...


The Corsicana Oilfield was discovered in 1894 by accident by parched water prospectors hired by the Corsicana Water Development authority. It was the first commercially significant oilfield find in Texas. An even larger oil field, the Powell oil field, was discovered in 1923. Another significant area oil and gas find occurred in 1956. Each oil and gas discovery brought a renewed development boom to the city. 1894 (MDCCCXCIV) was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A car from 1956 Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...


During World War II, an airman flying school called Corsicana Air Field trained thousands of pilots.[4] Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...


Today's downtown Corsicana boats an active live theater and music community in a corner of downtown known as the Living Arts Center, as well as high-rise bank buildings side-by-side with quaint brick faced storefronts of historical interest. There is also a popular green park a short walk from the county courthouse downtown, with bike trails, lighted tennis courts, a children's play area with a retired fire truck and spray park, and a YMCA with a year-round indoor pool, fitness facilities, and basketball courts.


Corsicana is a vile place to live. Never move here especially if you have children. It sucks out your soul and leaves you a horrible monster who hates the worls and everything in it.


Geography

Corsicana is located at 32°5′33″N, 96°28′10″W (32.092480, -96.469407)GR1. Corsicana is a city located in Navarro County, Texas. ...


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 56.2 km² (21.7 mi²). 53.7 km² (20.7 mi²) of it is land and 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 4.42% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Impact from a water drop causes an upward rebound jet surrounded by circular capillary waves. ...


Corsicana is home to the Lake Halbert dam and recreational area, and is less than 15 miles from Richland Chambers Reservoir, the third largest lake in Texas, with recreational boating and 330 miles of treed and green shorelines.


Climate

Corsicana has a moderate humid subtropical climate.[5] The range of low-high average temperatures in January, April, July, and October is 34/55, 53/75, 73/95, and 55/79 degrees Fahrenheit.[6]


Corsicana rainfall averages 39.5 inches per year,[7] which makes Corsicana wetter than Seattle, with 37.1 inches of average rainfall per year. Oak, pecan, and walnut trees are common, and grasses grow tall and green. Rain is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with small wetter peaks in May and October.[8] City nickname Emerald City City bird Great Blue Heron City flower Dahlia City mottos The City of Flowers The City of Goodwill City song Seattle, the Peerless City Mayor Greg Nickels County King County Area   - Total   - Land   - Water   - % water 369. ...


Economy

Corsicana is best known as the home of the Collin Street Bakery, which has been making fruitcakes since 1896. Oil City Iron Works, Inc., responsible for high quality ductile and gray iron castings since 1866 also calls Corsicana home. Wolf Brand Chili was founded in Corsicana in 1895. The Collin Street Bakery is a bakery in Corsicana, Texas most famous for its DeLuxe Fruitcakes, which it ships to more than 150 nations annually. ... A slice of traditional fruitcake Fruitcake is a cake made of dried fruits and optionally candied fruit, spices and nuts that may be soaked in brandy or rum, with the richest versions (possibly iced and decorated) often being used in the celebration of weddings and Christmas. ... Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... The Oil City Iron Works, Inc. ... This article is about the manufacturing process. ... 1866 (MDCCCLXVI) is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Wolf Brand Chili is a brand of chili con carne currently owned by ConAgra Foods and originating in Corsicana, Texas. ... Year 1895 (MDCCCXCV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ...


Today's economy is well diversified beyond oil and gas. Major employers include Russell Stover Candies and Collin Street Bakery, Guardian Industries (glass), Corsicana Bedding, the Kohl's and Home Depot distribution centers, Navarro Regional and Mother Francis hospitals (160+ beds), and educational facilities like Navarro College (4,700 students) and the Texas State Home.[9] There are several 24/7 pharmacies and grocery stores, an enclosed shopping mall (Bealls (Texas)), and a large Wal-Mart on the southwestern edge of town. Navarro College is a community college located south of Dallas, Texas in the city of Corsicana in Navarro County, Texas, US. The school opened its doors in 1946 and currently features an enrollment of about 6,427 students and a faculty of 254. ... Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 24,485 people, 8,762 households, and 5,966 families residing in the city. The population density was 455.8/km² (1,180.4/mi²). There were 9,552 housing units at an average density of 177.8/km² (460.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 59.28% White, 23.59% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.47% Pacific Islander, 13.64% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.47% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 8,762 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% are classified as non-families by the United States Census Bureau. Of 8,762 households, 374 are unmarried partner households: 333 heterosexual, 0 same-sex male, and 41 same-sex female households (Note: The number of same-sex households reported does not necessarily represent the actual number of such households. Stigmatization of homosexuality can prevent same-sex couples from reporting themselves as such on the US Census, especially in more conservative areas). 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.21. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Ths article deals with conservatism as a political philosophy. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 12.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $27,203, and the median income for a family was $33,078. Males had a median income of $27,516 versus $19,844 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,001. About 17.4% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


References

  1. ^ Stringer, Tommy and Scholle, Virginia S. "Corsicana Public Library History"
  2. ^ Anon. "Corsicana YMCA History"
  3. ^ Anon. "George Taylor Jester Biography"
  4. ^ William, Edward L. "Corsicana Air Field Photographs - 1941"
  5. ^ Köppen climate classification
  6. ^ "Corsicana Weather Averages"
  7. ^ "Corsicana Weather Averages"
  8. ^ "Corsicana Weather Averages"
  9. ^ Anon. "Corsicana: Live, Work, Play!"

The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. ...

External links


Coordinates: 32.09248° N 96.469407° W The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7) is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published jointly by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) and the General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. ... The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7) is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published jointly by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) and the General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. ... The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7) is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published jointly by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) and the General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. ... The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7) is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published jointly by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) and the General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. ... The Handbook of Texas (ISBN 0-87611-151-7) is a comprehensive encyclopedia of Texas geography, history, and historical persons published jointly by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) and the General Libraries at the University of Texas at Austin. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


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Pardon my French! (3098 words)
Corsicana, county seat and largest city of Navarro County, is in the central portion of the county fifty-eight miles southeast of Dallas at the junction of Interstate 45, U.S. highways 75 and 287, and State highways 22 and 31.
José Antonio Navarro,qv a hero of the Texas Revolutionqv after whom the county was named, was given the honor of naming the new town; he suggested Corsicana after the island of Corsica, the birthplace of his parents.
Corsicana, however, witnessed little of the bitter strife experienced by many Texas towns during Reconstruction:qv Chaffee enlisted a number of former slaves as policeman, but avoided provoking the townspeople, and at one juncture even came out in support of former Confederate officer C.
Corsicana, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (417 words)
Corsicana is a city located in Navarro County, Texas.
Corsicana is the home of the Collin Street Bakery, which has been making fruitcakes since 1896.
Corsicana is located at 32°5'33" North, 96°28'10" West (32.092480, -96.469407)
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