Rosepine in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Rosepine, Louisiana

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2017

1. Rosepine, Louisiana Marker

Inscription. Incorporated December 24, 1902 by proclamation of Governor William Wright Heard. Town established on Sections 3 and 4 of Township 25, Range 9W. During the Vernon Parish lumber boom, Rosepine consisted of a school, drugstore, barbershop, two churches, three grocery stores, three restaurants, and seven saloons. J.J. Gryer elected first mayor in 1902. Succeeding mayors include:

Thomas Allen 1906
E.Z. Sumrall 1907
J.E. Williams 1908
Thomas Allen 1909
John T. Cupit 1950
J.B Hall 1962-1997

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is December 24, 1902.

Location. 30° 55.148′ N, 93° 16.934′ W. Marker is in Rosepine, Louisiana, in Vernon Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Johnnie B Hall Memorial Highway (U.S. 171) and Evans Street, on the right when traveling north on Johnnie B Hall Memorial Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosepine LA 70659, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Beauregard Parish Gothic Jail (approx. 5 miles away); Sam Houston Jones (approx. 5.1 miles away); DeRidder - The Sawmill Hub (approx. 5.2 miles away); World War II DeRidder Army Air Base Memorial (approx. 6.2

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miles away); Wolf Rock Cave (approx. 6½ miles away); Shootout At Grabow (approx. 6.6 miles away); Grabow Riot (approx. 7.8 miles away); Wolf Rock Cave In Kisatchie National Forest (approx. 8.4 miles away).

Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2017

2. Rosepine, Louisiana Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2017, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.