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R. N. White

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Texas Historical Marker · 1980 · Marker 11646

The marker

First County Clerk - First Corsicana Postmaster A native of South Carolina, Robert Newton White (1810-1891) moved his family to this area in 1845. One year later Navarro County was created and White was elected the first County clerk, a position he held for ten years. During that time he also served as the first Corsicana postmaster, 1849-52. A civic leader, White was instrumental in persuading railroads to build lines to the city and also helped start a Cumberland Presbyterian Church here. His first Corsicana home, a log cabin, was constructed at this site.

Where it stands

5th and Main (SE corner)

5th St.

Source: Texas Historical Commission, Texas Historic Sites Atlas, record 5349011646, read 17 September 2026.