Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rockbridge. 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.
Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Woodson (IL) on April 25, 1916 (a Tueday) and died in Glendale (CA) on September 23, 1994 (a Friday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
Woodson is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Rockbridge.
He was born in Alton (IL) on May 26, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on September 28, 1991 (a Saturday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx County, New York).
Alton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockbridge.
She was born in Alton (IL) on November 13, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 27, 1995 (a Sunday) at the age of 73. We don't have any burial details.
Alton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockbridge.
He was born in Albion (ME) on November 9, 1802 (a Tueday) and died in Alton (IL) on November 7, 1837 (a Tueday) at the age of 35. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
Alton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockbridge.
He was born in Marianna (AR) on December 22, 1889 (a Sunday) and died in Alton (IL) on July 28, 1965 (a Wednesday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Alton Cemetery (Madison County, Illinois).
Alton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockbridge.
He was born in Boston (MA) on December 19, 1879 (a Friday) and died in Alton (IL) on August 23, 1961 (a Wednesday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Holyhood Cemetery (Norfolk County, Massachusetts).
Alton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rockbridge.
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