Winnsboro, Texas

Winnsboro is a city in Franklin and Wood Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, located north of Tyler. The population was 3,252 at the 2010 census, down from 3,584 at the 2000 census. Settlement of Winnsboro began in the 1850s with a post office established between 1854 and 1855.GeographyWinnsboro is located in northeastern Wood County and southwestern Franklin County at . It is in Northeast Texas.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and 0.04sqkm, or 0.40%, is covered by water. The city center and about 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 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.ClimateThe 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.