About Franklin Parish

Winnsboro's Front Street

Any visitor to Franklin Parish will quickly see how important community life is to the citizens of this parish.

Through the untold hours and effort spent by volunteers and interested people who want to make a difference, Winnsboro and the surrounding area has undergone tremendous change in recent years. These changes have had a significant impact on the way of life throughout Franklin Parish.

Agriculture is the backbone of our economy, and the parish is heavily dependent on its success. A good crop year means good things for the parish, but a bad year brings on its own set of problems. That’s why diversification is such a key element for Franklin Parish, and education plays a key role in that regard.

Residents of Franklin Parish have access to three area universities: the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech University, and Grambling State University.

Rural Sunset in Franklin Parish

Louisiana Technical College — Northeast Louisiana Campus — is also located in Winnsboro, and has provided hands-on job training for thousands of Franklin Parish residents since its establishment in 1952. In addition, the local LTC campus works with local employers to provide specialized training courses tailored for the type of training required.

The importance of this campus to our parish cannot be overstated. Literally thousands of students have used the training offered by the school to achieve both their academic and economic goals.

Winnsboro High School

The Franklin Parish School System currently has some 3,600 students in its system in grades K-12. One high school — Franklin Parish High School — located in Winnsboro offers well-rounded curriculum and extracurricular activities to its students. Franklin Academy has also offered classes in grades K-12 since its inception in 1970.

Civitan Park Bridge

The quality of life in Franklin Parish is one of our biggest drawing cards. We’re fortunate to live in a place where our children can play outdoors without fear, and enjoy the advantages of rural life in a safe setting.

Franklin Parish is a family-friendly community. Dozens of churches minister to the area’s spiritual needs and provide recreational opportunities for all ages. For those interested in outdoor sports, the area abounds with opportunities for hunting, fishing, boating and organized group sports like softball, baseball, and soccer.

Princess Theatre Production

In addition, the Princess Theatre hosts some excellent community theatre productions throughout the year, and has been cited as one of the best small town theater operations in the state of Louisiana..

Countless other opportunities are available to people throughout Franklin Parish. Many of these opportunities were made possible by the cooperation and hard work of people from throughout the parish.

The quality of life in Franklin Parish is good! Just ask anyone who lives here!

Franklin Medical Center