Franklin Parish - Winnsboro, Louisiana
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lovorn
N 32° 09.925 W 091° 42.825
15S E 621279 N 3559495
A Louisian Historic Marker at the Franklin Parish Courthouse in Winnsboro, Louisiana
Waymark Code: WMDFKT
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2012
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Franklin Parish was created on March 1, 1843, from portions of Ouachita, Catahoula, and Madison Parishes by Act 41 of the State Legistature 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.
Marker Name: Franklin Parish
Marker Type: Plaque
What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/1976
Parish: Franklin
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