Corsicana
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Corsicana
“Fruitcake Capital”
Fruitcake capital, Texas proud.
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Welcome to Corsicana, where the fruitcake is famous and the square is the heart of town. Whether you're here for the fishing or the barbecue, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story.
Clubs for Corsicana
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The room
One room for everyone around Corsicana. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Corsicana. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Collin Street Bakery famous for fruitcake since 1896
- Historic courthouse square center of town with shops and events
- Navarro College community college with cultural events
- Oil derricks historic reminders of the local oil boom
- Palace Theatre historic performing arts venue
- Cook Center performing arts center hosting concerts and shows
- Outdoors Fishing at Lake Halbert
- Outdoors Boating on Navarro Mills Lake
- With kids Visit the Collin Street Bakery for a treat
- With kids Explore the Navarro County Historical Museum
- Evenings Live music at local bars
- Evenings Karaoke at a local diner
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Fruitcake bakeries
Through the year
- Derrick Days spring spring celebration with parade and oil heritage activities
- Mexia Hot Pepper Festival summer summer festival with pepper tasting and local food
- Navarro County Fair fall fall fair with livestock shows and carnival
- Corsicana Christmas on the Square December December holiday market and tree lighting
Hot, humid summers and mild winters. Spring and fall are ideal for being outdoors. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and low humidity.
Talk like a local
- “C-town”
- Corsicana
- “the square”
- the historic courthouse square
- “the lake”
- Lake Halbert
- “the bakery”
- Collin Street Bakery
Getaways
- Athens Lake Athens for fishing and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center
- Dallas-Fort Worth big city attractions, sports, and shopping
- Palestine historic downtown and the Texas State Railroad
- Waco Magnolia Market and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame
Local flavour
Rooting for Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Dallas Mavericks (NBA), Texas Rangers (MLB), Dallas Stars (NHL), FC Dallas (MLS)
Eat and drink
- Fruitcake From Collin Street Bakery, a local icon
- Texas barbecue Smoked brisket and ribs, a statewide staple
- Chicken fried steak Comfort food found in local diners
- Sweet tea A Southern drink staple
Where people go
- Historic courthouse square Navarro County Courthouse anchors a classic Texas town square
- Oil derricks Remnants of the early 20th-century oil boom
- Collin Street Bakery Iconic fruitcake bakery, a local landmark
- Small-town diners Family-owned eateries serving comfort food
Heritage and traditions
Corsicana is proud of its oil boom heritage and small-town Texas warmth, where community events and classic Texas food bring everyone together.
This time of year in Corsicana
- Deer hunting season fall A popular fall tradition for many families.
Say it like a local: “Fixin' to” — Going to do something soon.
A little history
- 1848 Corsicana founded as a trading post and later became the county seat of Navarro County.
- 1894 Oil discovered at Corsicana, sparking the Texas oil boom and leading to the creation of the Magnolia Petroleum Company.
Rivalries
- Corsicana vs. Mexia high school football long-standing district rivalry
- Corsicana vs. Teague high school football friendly but intense
- Navarro College vs. Tyler Junior College junior college sports rivalry
- Game day Friday night lights
Locals speak with a Southern drawl, often using 'y'all' and 'fixin' to' in everyday conversation.
Only here
- Corsicana was home to one of Texas's first commercial oil fields, helping launch the state's petroleum industry.
New here? A few tips
- Be prepared for hot summers; stay hydrated and use sunscreen.
- Try the local barbecue and sweet tea—they're community staples.
- Learn to say 'y'all'—it's part of everyday friendliness.
- Explore the historic courthouse square for a taste of small-town charm.
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Corsicana, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.