Winnsboro, Louisiana facts for kids
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Winnsboro
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Downtown Winnsboro
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The Stars and Stripes Capital of Louisiana
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Location of Winnsboro in Franklin Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| States |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Franklin |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council government |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.06 sq mi (10.52 km2) |
| • Land | 4.00 sq mi (10.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,862 |
| • Density | 1,216.11/sq mi (469.54/km2) |
| Demonym(s) | Winnsboroian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71295
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| Area code | 318 |
| U.S. Highway |  |
| Louisiana |   |
| Website | Official Website: https://www.townofwinnsborola.com/ |
Winnsboro is a town located in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's the main town, also known as the 'parish seat,' for Franklin Parish. In 2020, about 4,862 people lived there.
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Winnsboro's History and Growth
Franklin Parish was created on March 1, 1843. It was formed from parts of other parishes like Ouachita, Catahoula, and Madison. This happened thanks to the efforts of Louisiana Senator John Winn.
Land for a new main town, first called Winnsborough, was bought in 1844. This town was chosen as the government center for the parish in 1846. Winnsboro officially became an incorporated town on March 18, 1902.
Early records show that new technologies came to Winnsboro over time. Telephones arrived in 1905, and electricity in 1914. Water and sewer services were set up in 1923. A volunteer fire department was started in 1924. Most of the town's streets were paved after 1950.
Geography and Climate
Winnsboro covers a total area of about 10.73 square kilometers (4.14 square miles). Most of this area, about 10.57 square kilometers (4.08 square miles), is land. The rest, about 0.16 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water.
Winnsboro's Weather
Winnsboro has a warm climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are mild. The area gets a good amount of rain throughout the year. Snowfall is very rare.
| Climate data for Winnsboro 5 SSE, Louisiana (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 85 (29) |
88 (31) |
92 (33) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
109 (43) |
108 (42) |
100 (38) |
89 (32) |
84 (29) |
109 (43) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 75.0 (23.9) |
78.3 (25.7) |
82.8 (28.2) |
87.7 (30.9) |
92.5 (33.6) |
95.9 (35.5) |
99.0 (37.2) |
99.7 (37.6) |
97.2 (36.2) |
91.1 (32.8) |
83.4 (28.6) |
77.9 (25.5) |
100.8 (38.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 57.4 (14.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
69.1 (20.6) |
76.6 (24.8) |
84.5 (29.2) |
90.5 (32.5) |
93.2 (34.0) |
93.6 (34.2) |
89.2 (31.8) |
79.7 (26.5) |
68.4 (20.2) |
60.0 (15.6) |
77.0 (25.0) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 47.2 (8.4) |
50.9 (10.5) |
58.1 (14.5) |
65.7 (18.7) |
74.2 (23.4) |
80.5 (26.9) |
83.1 (28.4) |
82.7 (28.2) |
77.6 (25.3) |
67.0 (19.4) |
56.6 (13.7) |
49.7 (9.8) |
66.1 (18.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.9 (2.7) |
40.3 (4.6) |
47.1 (8.4) |
54.8 (12.7) |
63.9 (17.7) |
70.5 (21.4) |
73.0 (22.8) |
71.8 (22.1) |
66.0 (18.9) |
54.2 (12.3) |
44.8 (7.1) |
39.4 (4.1) |
55.2 (12.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 20.8 (−6.2) |
25.8 (−3.4) |
29.2 (−1.6) |
37.7 (3.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
60.8 (16.0) |
66.1 (18.9) |
64.0 (17.8) |
51.2 (10.7) |
37.1 (2.8) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 1 (−17) |
6 (−14) |
17 (−8) |
29 (−2) |
39 (4) |
39 (4) |
51 (11) |
50 (10) |
35 (2) |
23 (−5) |
11 (−12) |
5 (−15) |
1 (−17) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.55 (141) |
5.37 (136) |
5.28 (134) |
6.25 (159) |
4.62 (117) |
4.22 (107) |
4.50 (114) |
4.31 (109) |
3.60 (91) |
4.68 (119) |
4.43 (113) |
5.46 (139) |
58.27 (1,480) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.0 (0.0) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.3 (0.76) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.8 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 8.5 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.9 | 8.5 | 87.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population and People
The number of people living in Winnsboro has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 821 residents. The population grew steadily for many decades.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 821 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,176 | 43.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,965 | 67.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,834 | 44.2% | |
| 1950 | 3,655 | 29.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,437 | 21.4% | |
| 1970 | 5,349 | 20.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,921 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 5,755 | −2.8% | |
| 2000 | 5,344 | −7.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,910 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,862 | −1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the 2020 United States census, Winnsboro had 4,862 people. There were 1,504 households and 1,007 families living in the town. The community is made up of people from different backgrounds.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,073 | 22.07% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,538 | 72.77% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.04% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.47% |
| Other/Mixed | 149 | 3.06% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 | 1.58% |
Winnsboro's Economy
Winnsboro's economy relies on several different industries. These include companies that make clothing and boats. There are also businesses involved in bottling and food products.
Aviation and healthcare are important parts of the economy too. Agriculture and related industries, like farming, also play a big role. You can see a large grain elevator in town, which is used to store crops.
Arts and Culture
Winnsboro has some interesting cultural spots. The Old Post Office Museum is located in a building that was once a post office. It was built in 1936.
This building features a special mural called Logging in Louisiana Swamps. It was painted in 1939 by Datus Ensign Myers as part of a New Deal program.
The Princess Theatre is another important cultural landmark. It was built in 1907 and closed for a while in 1988. However, it reopened in 1994 as a place for live performances.
Education in Winnsboro
Winnsboro offers various educational opportunities for students.
Public Schools
Public schools in Winnsboro are managed by the Franklin Parish School Board. There are two main public schools:
- Franklin Parish High School
- Winnsboro Elementary School
Franklin Parish High School was formed in 2005. This happened when Crowville High School and Winnsboro High School joined together.
Private Schools
Winnsboro also has private school options for students:
- Franklin Academy was started in 1970.
- Family Community Christian School provides education for students from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Higher Education
For students seeking education after high school, Louisiana Technical College's Northeast Louisiana Campus is located in Winnsboro.
Important Infrastructure
Winnsboro has key services and facilities that support the community.
Healthcare Services
Franklin Medical Center is the only hospital in Franklin Parish. It has been serving the community since 1970. This hospital is a 39-bed facility that provides acute care. There are also four health clinics owned by Franklin Medical Center in Franklin and Tensas parishes.
National Guard Presence
The 921st Engineer Company (Horizontal) is located in Winnsboro. This company is part of the 528th Engineer Battalion, which belongs to the 225th Engineer Brigade.
Famous People from Winnsboro
Many notable individuals have connections to Winnsboro:
- Fred Carter, Jr. – A talented rock and roll guitarist and singer.
- Ralph E. King – A physician and state senator for several terms.
- Caleb Martin – An American football player.
- Anthony McFarland – A professional football player and sports commentator for ESPN.
- John Moffitt – An Olympic silver medalist in 2004.
- Woody Sauldsberry – A player in the NBA.
- Chet D. Traylor – An Associate Justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court.
- Calvin A. H. Waller – A Lieutenant General in the United States Army, who was Deputy Commander-in-Chief during Operation Desert Storm.
- Sammy White – A professional American football player.
See also
In Spanish: Winnsboro (Luisiana) para niños
