Winnsboro is a city in Franklin and Wood counties in northeastern Texas, United States, north of Tyler. The population was 3,455 at the 2020 census. Settlement of Winnsboro began in the 1850s with a post office established between 1854 and 1855.
Geography
Winnsboro is located in northeastern Wood County and southwestern Franklin County in Northeast Texas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.40%, is covered by water. The city center and approximately three-quarters of its area are in Wood County, with the remainder in Franklin County.
Texas State Highway 11 passes through the city as Broadway Street, leading east to Pittsburg and northwest to Sulphur Springs. Highway 37 (Main Street) crosses Highway 11 in the center of town, leading north to Mount Vernon and southwest to Mineola. Tyler is south via Highway 37 and U.S. Route 69.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Winnsboro has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.