Winnsboro in Franklin Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Franklin Parish

Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, December 21, 2011

1. Franklin Parish Marker

Inscription. Franklin Parish was created on March 1, 1843, from portions of Ouachita, Catahoula, and Madison Parishes by Act 41 of the State Legislature sponsored by John Winn. Land for the centrally-located Parish Seat, "Winnsborough," was purchased in 1844 and the first courthouse was built here on a favorite site of bear hunters.

Erected 1976 by Franklin Parish Bicentennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1843.

Location. 32° 9.925′ N, 91° 42.825′ W. Marker is in Winnsboro, Louisiana, in Franklin Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 4) and Pine Street (State Highway 865), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnsboro LA 71295, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fred Carter, Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lt. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault (approx. 8½ miles away); John L. Brown, Sr. (approx. 8½ miles away); Boeuf Prairie Methodist Church (approx. 9.6 miles away); Bayou Macon Settlements (approx. 10.6 miles away); Gene King (approx. 13.3 miles away).

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Photographed By Jeff Lovorn, December 21, 2011

2. Franklin Parish Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2012, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2012, by Jeff Lovorn of Florence, Mississippi. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.