The first post office was established March 5, 1855 at N. Main and Pine streets. In 1868 the post office was closed because of a decline in population, but was reestablished in 1874. The Post Office was moved from the old town south 300 yards with arrival of the East Line & Red River railroad in 1878. Rural Delivery (RFD) established in 1905 and City Delivery service began in 1949. Eight post office locations have served Winnsboro since 1855. The Postal Department created in 1775 continues to serve the nations postal needs in rain, shine, sleet, or snow...THE MAIL MUST GO THROUGH.