Franklin County Water District
The Franklin County Water District is a conservation and reclamation district
created by a special act of the Legislature in 1965.
The duty of the District is to control, store, preserve and distribute its waters and
flood waters for all useful purposes. The District's mission is to provide quality
raw water, maintain and operate Lake Cypress Springs, and provide
public services in partnership with our customers and the community.
In addition, we plan to use our leadership role and environmental authority to ensure the
protection and constructive use of the area's natural resources.
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Tall Tree
Tall Tree Development is located on the North Side of Lake Cypress Spring.
Kings Country
Centrally located on beautiful Lake Cypress Spring, about
equal distance from the cities of Mount Vernon and Winnsboro.
King’s Country is a premier gated community, one of about 18 developments around Lake Cypress Springs.
Pine Valley is a beautiful gated community on the south shore of
Lake Cypress Springs in Mount Vernon, Texas containing 1029 wooded lots, including 90
prime waterfront lots and over 80 homes. Pine Valley is considered one
of the premier developments on Lake Cypress because of its beautiful terrain plus the ongoing
investment by Pine Valley
Property Owners Association, Inc. in well-maintained infrastructure,
amenities and security. Conveniently located just 100 miles northeast of the
DFW Metroplex, Pine Valley is ideal for families seeking weekend vacation homes or as
a retirement spot for those escaping the fast paced city life.
Mt. Vernon Texas
Mount Vernon, the county seat of Franklin County, was first settled
in the mid-1840s and served as the major supply and shipping center for the county's
farmers for much of its history. Franklin County Courthouse Predating Anglo settlement of
the area, two important Indian trade routes—the Choctaw Trail and the Cherokee Trace—crossed
the county. The Bankhead Highway, the first transcontinental highway across America, followed the route
of the Choctaw Trail in Franklin County and is Mt. Vernon's Main Street.
