Rowells Crossroads (Lee County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rowells Crossroads ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rowells Crossroads. 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Rowells Crossroads.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Washington Carver<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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Rowells Crossroads.
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Rowells Crossroads.
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Rowells Crossroads.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Louis<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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Rowells Crossroads.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rosa Parks<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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Rowells Crossroads.

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.