1847Infrastructure
In its earliest days, it was supported by George Taylor Jester (1847–1922), a wealthy dry-goods and cotton distributor, banker, and politician.
1848Government
== History ==
Founded in 1848, Corsicana was named by José Antonio Navarro after the Mediterranean island of Corsica, the birthplace of his father.
1849Military
The first school opened shortly afterwards in 1849.
1857Government
They established the Corsicana Female Literary Institute, a school that operated from 1857 through 1870.
1866Culture
== Economy ==
Oil City Iron Works, Inc., today a ductile and gray iron foundry, was started in 1866 to make parts for the owner's cotton gin.
1873History
Congressional Representative (1873-1892), and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (1887-1889)
James C.
1884Government
The Corsicana YMCA was founded in 1884, and has grown with patron funding.
1892History
Senator (1892-1899), U.S.
1894Culture
Oil was accidentally discovered in June, 1894, by the American Well and Prospecting Company, hired by the Corsicana Water Development Company, when oil seeped into an artesian w...
1895Government
He served as lieutenant governor of Texas (1895–1899), and his son Beauford H.
1896History
Corsicana is best known as the home of the Collin Street Bakery, which has been making fruitcakes since 1896.
1899Military
A refinery was in operation by January 1899, through the efforts of Joseph S.
1900Economy
The Powell oil field was discovered in 1900, a few miles east of Corsicana.
1901Military
The first public library in Corsicana opened in 1901 by effort of the women's clubs of the city.
1905Culture
A 1905 library matching gift by Andrew Carnegie gave the library a permanent home and its first full-time, professionally trained librarian.
1923Sports
John Larry Kelly, Jr., scientist and mathematician (1923–1965)
Danzell Lee, football player
Danieal Manning, NFL defensive back for the Houston Texans
Roger Q.
1926Architecture
Downtown also features the historic State National Bank building (built in 1926), several coffeeshops and eateries, an art gallery, several bric-à-brac outlets, and many brick-...
1947Government
Jester served as governor (1947–1949).
1953Government
Founded in 1953 by a bequest from its namesake benefactor, the school today has an enrollment of 270 students.
1986History
Wolf Brand Chili was made in Corsicana until 1986.
1994Economy
Tradewest was acquired by WMS Industries in 1994, becoming Williams Entertainment briefly before becoming Midway Home Entertainment in 1996 after the spin-off of Midway Games.
2000Infrastructure
The cheerleading squad is currently coached by Monica Aldama, who, since 2000, has led the Bulldogs to 14 championships in their division, as well as five "Grand National" desig...
2002History
The Corsicana offices were closed by Midway in late 2002.
2007History
The housing stock in 2007 consisted of 12,313 houses and condominiums.
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, 23,770 people, 8,490 households, and 5,966 families were residing in the city.
2018Culture
Also, an art contest was started in 2018.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 census, Corsicana had 25,109 people, 8,752 households, and 5,643 families residing in the city.