Name: | Navarro County |
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FIPS code: | 48-349 |
State: | Texas |
Founded: | April 25, 1846 |
Named for: | José Antonio Navarro |
Seat: | Corsicana |
Largest city: | Corsicana |
Total Area: | 1,086 sq mi (2,810 km²) |
Land Area: | 1,010 sq mi (2,600 km²) |
Total Population: | 52,624 |
Population Density: | 48/sq mi (19/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | www.co.navarro.tx.us |
History
Navarro County was formed from Robertson County in 1846.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,086 square miles (2,810 km), of which 76 square miles (200 km) (7.0%) are covered by water.
Major highways
- Interstate 45
- U.S. Highway 287
- State Highway 14
- State Highway 22
- State Highway 31
- State Highway 75
- State Highway 309
Adjacent counties
- Henderson County (northeast)
- Freestone County (southeast)
- Limestone County (south)
- Hill County (southwest)
- Ellis County (northwest)