Floyds Knobs (Floyd County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Floyds Knobs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Floyds Knobs. 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.

Richard Mann Allan (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (IL) on June 22, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Prospect (KY) on September 6, 1999 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located in Morgan County, Illinois.
- Prospect is located in Jefferson County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Gillham Cemetery, which is located in Scott County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Mann Allan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gillham Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gillham Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Gillham Cemetery
Prentice Duell (Scientist)
- He was born in New Albany (IN) on August 17, 1894 (a Friday) and died in Boston (MA) on April 16, 1960 (a Saturday).
- New Albany is located nearby and to the southeast of Floyds Knobs.
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Prentice Duell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Arlington National Cemetery
D.W. Griffith (Director)
- Full name: David Wark Griffith
- He was born in La Grange (KY) on January 22, 1875 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on July 23, 1948 (a Friday).
- La Grange is located in Oldham County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.W. Griffith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
Emil Haberer (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Emil Karl Haberer
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on February 2, 1878 (a Saturday) and died in Shively (KY) on October 19, 1951 (a Friday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Shively is located in Jefferson County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emil Haberer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Spring Grove Cemetery
Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart (Professional Boxer)
- He was born in Fern Creek (KY) on September 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Fern Creek (KY) on September 17, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- Fern Creek is located in Jefferson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southeast of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Floyds Knobs. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marvin 'The Louisville Plumber' Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Resthaven Memorial Cemetery
Patty Smith Hill (Musician, co-wrote 'Happy Birthday to You')
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 27, 1868 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 25, 1946 (a Saturday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Floyds Knobs. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Patty Smith Hill<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Cave Hill Cemetery
Jennifer Lawrence (Oscar winning actress)
- Full name: Jennifer Shrader Lawrence
- She was born in Indian Hills (KY) on August 15, 1990 (a Wednesday).
- Indian Hills is located in Jefferson County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
Erin Moran (Actress)
- Full name: Erin Marie Moran-Fleischmann
- She was born in Burbank (CA) on October 18, 1960 (a Tuesday) and died in New Salisbury (IN) on April 22, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- New Salisbury is located in Harrison County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of her death, she was 56.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erin Moran<1>
Virginia Pearson (Actress)
- Full name: Virginia Belle Pearson
- She was born in Anchorage (KY) on March 7, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 6, 1958 (a Friday).
- Anchorage is located in Jefferson County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Pearson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Valhalla Memorial Park
Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Borden (IN) on May 24, 1877 (a Thursday) and died in Borden (IN) on May 2, 1903 (a Saturday).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the north of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northwest of Floyds Knobs. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odie Oscar 'Lefty' Porter<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Charles 'Pop' Reising (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Lanesville (IN) on August 28, 1861 (a Wednesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on July 26, 1915 (a Monday).
- Lanesville is located in Harrison County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Floyds Knobs. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Pop' Reising<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Cave Hill Cemetery
Harland 'Colonel' Sanders (Businessman)
- He was born in Henryville (IN) on September 9, 1890 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 16, 1980 (a Tuesday).
- Henryville is located in Clark County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east southeast of Floyds Knobs. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harland 'Colonel' Sanders<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cave Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Cave Hill Cemetery
Bob Sweikert (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on May 20, 1926 (a Thursday) and died in Salem (IN) on June 17, 1956 (a Sunday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lone Tree Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Sweikert<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lone Tree Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lone Tree Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Lone Tree Cemetery
Rich Vogler (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on July 26, 1950 (a Wednesday) and died in Salem (IN) on July 21, 1990 (a Saturday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Salem is located in Washington County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rich Vogler<1>
Whitney M. Young, Jr. (Activist)
- He was born in Lincoln Ridge (KY) on July 31, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Lagos (Nigeria) on March 11, 1971 (a Thursday).
- Lincoln Ridge is located in Shelby County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Floyds Knobs (which is located in Floyd County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Whitney M. Young, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Floyds Knobs to Ferncliff Cemetery

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.