Corsicanabr/Navarro County, Texasbr/32 05.630' N 96 27.917' Wbr/Address: 5th and Main Street on Southest corner.br/ br/Text: 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.br/ br/Date Photographed: 21-05-06