Home > Our Offices > Research Stations > Rosepine > History of Rosepine Research Station [Image: Original office at Rosepine Research Station] The Rosepine Research Station is in Vernon Parish in western Louisiana 2 miles north of Rosepine on US highway 171. Director's Message [Image: Photo of John W. Barnett, Director] Welcome to Rosepine Research Station. Dr. John W. Barnett, Director Rosepine Research Station Staff [Image: David Castle, Research Associate] Research associates and classified staff of Rosepine Research Station