Barry is a small incorporated city in Navarro County, Texas, located about 10 miles northwest of Corsicana in the gently rolling farmland of the county's western edge. With a population of just 220 at the 2020 census, it is among the quieter communities in Navarro County, defined by its agricultural surroundings and its close-knit, small-town identity. The town traces its name to Bryan T. Barry, an early landowner from Corsicana and Dallas who sold acreage to the area's first settlers. Barry grew as a stop along the St. Louis Southwestern Railway and has remained small and stable through the decades, even as nearby Corsicana and the Dallas–Fort Worth metro have continued to grow. One of Barry's defining institutions is its school district. Barry Independent School District serves the town and the surrounding rural area, making education a focal point of community life. The presence of a local school district is increasingly rare for a town of this size and helps preserve Barry's sense of place and community identity. Life in Barry is quiet and unhurried. Agriculture anchors the local economy, and many residents commute to Corsicana or to larger employment centers in the region. Corsicana, the county seat about 10 miles southeast, offers shopping, dining, healthcare, and cultural attractions, while the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex lies within commuting range to the north via the Interstate 45 corridor. For those seeking a small, friendly town with rural space and a genuine sense of community, Barry offers a low-density alternative to the busier cities of North Texas.