Why visit Winnsboro
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Jackson Street Historic District and Winnsboro Commercial Historic District.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 95°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Winnsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winnsboro
Winnsboro is a town in, and the parish seat of Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 4,862.
From the Wikipedia article Winnsboro, Louisiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Jackson Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Winnsboro, Louisiana, United States
Winnsboro Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic downtown in Winnsboro, Louisiana
Jackson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
NRHP-listed in Franklin Parish
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes8
Mustang Lucy Cafe
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, Seafood, Regional, Fries, Salad · 1.3 mi
3326 Front Street, Winnsboro
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
3639 Front Street, Winnsboro
Mo-Tu 09:00-22:00; We 09:00-23:00; Th-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Where to stay1
History
Franklin Parish was created on March 1, 1843, from portions of Ouachita, Catahoula, and Madison parishes through the efforts of Louisiana Senator John Winn. Land for a centrally located parish seat, Winnsborough (later Winnsboro), was purchased in 1844. It was designated as the parish seat of government in 1846 and incorporated on March 18, 1902.
Early Winnsboro City records show that the telephone came to Winnsboro in 1905; electricity in 1914; and water and sewer service in 1923. In 1924, a volunteer fire department was formed. Most of the community's streets were hard surfaced after 1950.
From the History section of Winnsboro, Louisiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Saint Mary Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
1712 West Street, Winnsboro
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Winnsboro
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 54°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 5.5 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Winnsboro 2 Se (2 mi away), rain and snow from Winnsboro 5 Sse Hcn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Franklin Parish has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-18: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-10: Tropical Storm Francine (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-13: Tropical Storm Nicholas (Coastal Storm)
- 2021-08-29: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-27: Tropical Storm Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 30 miles away.
- Rayville 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Banks Springs 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Delhi 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Richwood 29 mi northwest, about 46 min by car
- Lakeshore 31 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Monroe 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
- Brownsville 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Bawcomville 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- West Monroe 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Tallulah 35 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Revised photo, Winnsboro, LA, Historic District IMG 0323, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown Winnsboro, LA IMG 1278, Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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