National Register of Historic Places listings in Navarro County, Texas facts for kids

Location of Navarro County in Texas

Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your town? Some places are so important that they are officially recognized for their history! This list tells you about the special historic spots in Navarro County, Texas, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for buildings, sites, and districts across the United States. When a place is added to this list, it means it's really important to the history of a community, state, or even the whole country. It helps protect these places so future generations can learn from them. In Navarro County, there are three areas with many historic buildings (called "districts") and three single, very important properties on this list. Some of these places are also recognized by Texas as "State Antiquities Landmarks" or "Recorded Texas Historic Landmarks," which means they have extra protection and historical importance in Texas.

Discover Navarro County's Historic Gems

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Corsicana Commercial Historic District		May 18, 1995 (#95000601)	Roughly bounded by 2nd Ave., the Southern Pacific RR tracks, 7th Ave. and Main St. 32°05′39″N 96°27′51″W / 32.094167°N 96.464167°W / 32.094167; -96.464167 (Corsicana Commercial Historic District)	Corsicana	This district covers the heart of downtown Corsicana. It includes many old buildings that were once busy shops and businesses. These buildings show what the city looked like when it was growing.
2	Corsicana Oil Field Discovery Well		August 22, 1977 (#77001462)	400 block S. 12th St. 32°05′21″N 96°27′50″W / 32.089167°N 96.463889°W / 32.089167; -96.463889 (Corsicana Oil Field Discovery Well)	Corsicana	This well is super important because it's where oil was first found in Corsicana in 1894! This discovery changed the city forever. It brought new people and businesses to the area.
3	Mills Place Historic District		June 30, 1995 (#95000800)	Roughly bounded by W. 2nd Ave., Mills Place Dr. and W. Park Ave. 32°06′07″N 96°28′40″W / 32.101944°N 96.477778°W / 32.101944; -96.477778 (Mills Place Historic District)	Corsicana	This historic neighborhood has many beautiful old homes. They show the different styles of houses built in Corsicana long ago. Walking through it feels like stepping back in time.
4	Navarro County Courthouse		September 10, 2004 (#04000947)	300 W. 3rd Ave. 32°05′43″N 96°28′05″W / 32.095278°N 96.468056°W / 32.095278; -96.468056 (Navarro County Courthouse)	Corsicana	The Navarro County Courthouse is a grand building where local government happens. It was built in 1905 and has amazing architecture. It's a symbol of justice and history in the county.
5	Temple Beth-El		February 3, 1987 (#86003687)	208 S. Fifteenth St. 32°05′22″N 96°28′06″W / 32.089444°N 96.468333°W / 32.089444; -96.468333 (Temple Beth-El)	Corsicana	Temple Beth-El is a historic Jewish synagogue built in 1900. It's a beautiful building and an important part of Corsicana's religious and cultural history. It shows the diversity of the early community.
6	West Side Historic District		July 28, 1995 (#95000912)	Roughly bounded by W. 3rd Ave., 15th St., W. 6th Ave. and 31st St. 32°05′14″N 96°28′43″W / 32.087222°N 96.478611°W / 32.087222; -96.478611 (West Side Historic District)	Corsicana	This large historic district on the west side of Corsicana features many homes from different time periods. It tells the story of how the city grew and developed over the years.