Hickory Corner (Owen County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Hickory Corner ...

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

Frederick Burton (Actor)
- He was born in Gosport (IN) on October 20, 1871 (a Friday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 23, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Gosport is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Hickory Corner. Both communities are located in Owen County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frederick Burton<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Valhalla Memorial Park
James William 'Bill' Byers (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Bridgeton (IN) on October 3, 1877 (a Wednesday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on September 8, 1948 (a Wednesday).
- Bridgeton is located in Parke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Loudon Park National Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James William 'Bill' Byers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Loudon Park National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Loudon Park National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Loudon Park National Cemetery
Hoagy Carmichael (Musician, songwriter, actor)
- Born: Hoagland Howard Carmichael
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on November 22, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on December 27, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hoagy Carmichael<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Rose Hill Cemetery
Scatman Crothers (Actor, singer, musician)
- Born: Benjamin Sherman Crothers
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on May 23, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on November 22, 1986 (a Saturday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scatman Crothers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Archie Dees (Professional basketball)
- Full name: William Archie Dees
- He was born in Ethel (MS) on February 22, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on April 4, 2016 (a Monday).
- Ethel is located in Attala County, Mississippi.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Archie Dees<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Clear Creek Cemetery
Joe Dowell (Singer)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on January 23, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Bloomington (IL) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Bloomington is located in McLean County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dowell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser (Author)
- Born: Theodore Herman Albert Dreiser
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 27, 1871 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 28, 1945 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Theo' Dreiser<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Max Ehrmann (Author)
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on September 26, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on September 9, 1945 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Max Ehrmann<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Elmer George (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Hockerville (OK) on July 15, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on May 31, 1976 (a Monday).
- Hockerville is located in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer George<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Calvary Cemetery
Phil Harris (Bandleader, vocalist, actor)
- Born: Wonga Philip Harris
- He was born in Linton (IN) on June 24, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on August 11, 1995 (a Friday).
- Linton is located in Greene County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Harris<1>
Jimmy Hoffa (Labor union leader - disappeared and never found)
- Full name: James Riddle Hoffa
- He was born in Brazil (IN) on February 14, 1913 (a Friday).
- Brazil is located in Clay County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Hoffa<1>
Chubby Johnson (Actor)
- Born: Charles Rutledge Johnson
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on August 13, 1903 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chubby Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Woodlawn Cemetery
Joseph Keaton (Entertainer, actor, comedian)
- Full name: Joseph Hallie Keaton
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 6, 1867 (a Saturday) and died in Camarillo (CA) on January 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Camarillo is located in Ventura County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Keaton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Rose Hill Cemetery
Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. (Author)
- He was born in Bloomington (IN) on April 25, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on March 6, 1948 (a Saturday).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east southeast of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Rose Hill Cemetery
Jack Mercer (Voice actor, screenwriter)
- Born: Winfield Bennett Mercer
- He was born in Worthington (IN) on January 31, 1910 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
- Worthington is located in Greene County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Mercer<1>
Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 31, 1892 (a Sunday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on December 18, 1960 (a Sunday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Neukom 'Art' Nehf<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery
Harvey Phillips (Musician)
- He was born in Aurora (MO) on December 2, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on October 20, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Aurora is located in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Phillips<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Clear Creek Cemetery
Kenny Rollins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Charleston (MO) on September 14, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Greencastle (IN) on October 9, 2012 (a Tuesday).
- Charleston is located in Mississippi County, Missouri.
- Greencastle is located in Putnam County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Lexington Cemetery, which is located in Fayette County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rollins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lexington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lexington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Lexington Cemetery
Charles Taylor (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Terre Haute (IN) on July 22, 1903 (a Wednesday) and died in Terre Haute (IN) on March 9, 1962 (a Friday).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- Terre Haute is located in Vigo County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Highland Lawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Vigo County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Taylor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Highland Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Highland Lawn Cemetery
Giorgio Tozzi (Opera singer)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on January 8, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Bloomington (IN) on May 30, 2011 (a Monday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Bloomington is located in Monroe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Hickory Corner (which is located in Owen County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east southeast of Hickory Corner. The cemetery is located in Monroe County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Giorgio Tozzi<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Clear Creek Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Clear Creek Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Hickory Corner to Clear Creek 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.