Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fairmount. 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.
Eldridge Cleaver (Activist, Black Panther leader, writer)
Full name: Leroy Eldridge Cleaver
He was born in Wabbaseka (AR) on August 31, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Pomona (CA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
Wabbaseka is located in Jefferson County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Fairmount (which is located in Prairie County).
Pomona is located in Los Angeles County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 62.
He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
De Witt is located in Arkansas County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Fairmount (which is located in Prairie County).
At the time of his death, he was 60.
He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 41 miles [66 km] to the west northwest of Fairmount. The cemetery is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
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.