Winnsboro, Texas
Winnsboro is a city of 3,485 people in Franklin County, Texas, founded in 1855.
Why visit Winnsboro
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus DeWitt Carlock House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 35°F.
Weather in Winnsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winnsboro
Winnsboro is a city in Franklin and Wood Counties in northeastern Texas, United States, north of Tyler. Its population was 3,455 at the 2020 census. Settlement of Winnsboro began in the 1850s with a post office established between 1854 and 1855.
From the Wikipedia article Winnsboro, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks10
Marcus DeWitt Carlock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Winnsboro (vicinity), Wood County, Texas
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Winnsboro
Monument and historic site
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
815 South Main, Winnsboro
Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-24:00; Su 06:30-23:00
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger, Chicken · 0.4 mi
700 South Main Street, Winnsboro
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare2
Map of Winnsboro
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 39°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 46°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 53°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 81°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 70°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 46°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 38°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Fk Rsvr (17 mi away), 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 County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2023-04-21: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mount Pleasant Regional Airport (MPS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Quitman 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Mount Vernon 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Holly Lake Ranch 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Pittsburg 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Sulphur Springs 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Hawkins 26 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Big Sandy 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Emory 28 mi west, about 45 min by car
- Grand Saline 31 mi southwest, about 50 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
- Carlockhouse1, Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kater Hill - panoramio, janie brooks, CC BY-SA 3.0
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