Rosepine in Vernon Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Rosepine, Louisiana
Photographed By Tom Bosse, July 5, 2017
1. Rosepine, Louisiana Marker
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
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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 335 times since then and 61 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.
