A Community with Pride
Imagine a small country city with a clean atmosphere, low crime rate and friendly smiles from passing neighbors. Winnsboro, the Parish Seat of Franklin Parish fits this description perfectly.
 There is still a place left in America where giving, caring and sharing are not forgotten. A safe and friendly city may be a dying breed in today's day and time but it is not yet completely extinct. Winnsboro is proof of that.
The pride of the citizens of Winnsboro is evident in many ways as visitors enter the city. Louisiana's largest U.S.flag, measuring 40 feet by 75 feet, stands majestically on Patriot Square on Highway 15 in the center of city. In October 1997, thanks to the efforts of Senator Noble Ellington, Highway 15 from Archibald to Vidalia was renamed Veterans Memorial Highway.
The "Salute to Old Glory" project to acquire the flag and pole was coordinated by Oakley Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, in cooperation with the city of Winnsboro. This project complimented the interment flag and Veterans Memorial projects of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Post.
Beautification Project
Many groups and individuals worked together to make a dramatic change in the appearance of Winnsboro. An ongoing Beautification Project was begun in 1986 by the Chamber of Commerce and the local Garden Gate Study Club. Their quest was to give the city of Winnsboro a new image, and that they did!
A lovely gazebo, park benches and a three mile stretch of flowerbeds line the Winnsboro four lane main street, Louisiana 15.
Cleanest City
The city of Winnsboro enters the Cleanest City Contest every year. It has won many district awards (1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992) and state awards in 1989 and 1993. The citizens of Winnsboro win regardless of whether a trophy is presented. With this ongoing project, Winnsboro will continue to be a winner.
Take Pride in America
Winnsboro was a 1988 state winner and national finalist in the "Take Pride in America" awards program. In 1989, Winnsboro was a Department of the Interior winner on the national level. And the honors include a 1991 national finalist award. The citizens of Winnsboro, Louisiana are proud of their beautiful city. |
