Notable Births & Deaths for Five Points ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Five Points. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

• George Washington Carver     (Scientist, inventor)
  • He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tueday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tueday) at the age of 78.
  • Tuskegee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Washington Carver<1>
• Viola Fortesque     (Actress)
  • She was born in Columbus (GA) on February 5, 1875 (a Friday) and died on September 16, 1953 (a Wednesday) at the age of 78. She is buried at Kensico Cemetery (Westchester County, New York).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Viola Fortesque<1>
• George Addison Grant     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Tallassee (AL) on January 6, 1903 (a Tueday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on March 25, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Autauga County, Alabama).
  • Tallassee is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Addison Grant<1>
• Hal Herring     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens (Forsyth County, Georgia).
  • Lanett is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hal Herring<1>
• Joe Louis     (Professional boxer)
  • Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
  • He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
  • LaFayette is located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Louis<1>
• Sam McQuagg     (Racer car driver)
  • He was born in Columbus (GA) on November 11, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (GA) on January 3, 2009 (a Saturday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery (Muscogee County, Georgia).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam McQuagg<1>
• Rosa Parks     (Social activist)
  • Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
  • She was born in Tuskegee (AL) on February 4, 1913 (a Tueday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 2005 (a Monday) at the age of 92. She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Tuskegee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rosa Parks<1>
• Beverly Parrish     (Actress)
  • She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 10, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday) at the age of 10. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Beverly Parrish<1>
• Helen Parrish     (Actress)
  • Full name: Helen Virginia Parrish
  • She was born in Columbus (GA) on March 12, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 22, 1959 (a Sunday) at the age of 35. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Helen Parrish<1>
• Lionel Richie     (Singer, songwriter, producer)
  • Full name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
  • He was born in Tuskegee (AL) on June 20, 1949 (a Monday)
  • Tuskegee is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Five Points.
• Elmer Ray Riddle     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Columbus (GA) on July 31, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Columbus (GA) on May 14, 1984 (a Monday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery (Muscogee County, Georgia).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
• Milt Smith     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Columbus (GA) on March 27, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 11, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 68. He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park (San Diego County, California).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Milt Smith<1>
• Augusta Jane Evans Wilson     (Author)
  • She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 8, 1835 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday) at the age of 74. She is buried at Magnolia Cemetery (Mobile County, Alabama).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Augusta Jane Evans Wilson<1>
• Tim Wilson     (Comedian, musician)
  • He was born in Columbus (GA) on August 5, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (GA) on February 26, 2014 (a Wednesday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery (Muscogee County, Georgia).
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Columbus is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Five Points.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Tim Wilson<1>

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