Saluda (Jefferson County, IN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Saluda ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Saluda. 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson 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 (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Gillham Cemetery
John Shaw Billings (Medical pioneer)
- He was born in Allensville (IN) on April 12, 1838 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on March 11, 1913 (a Tuesday).
- Allensville is located in Switzerland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Shaw Billings<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Saluda. 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 (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Mt. Tabor UMC Cemetery
Sunshine Hart (Actress)
- Born: Lucia Adams
- She was born in Vevay (IN) on July 6, 1886 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 1930 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sunshine Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Hollywood Forever 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Saluda. 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 (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
Ken Maynard (Actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Lloyd Maynard
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on July 21, 1895 (a Sunday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 23, 1973 (a Friday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, which is located in Orange County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Kermit Maynard (Actor, circus performer)
- He was born in Vevay (IN) on September 20, 1897 (a Monday) and died in North Hollywood (CA) on January 16, 1971 (a Saturday).
- Vevay is located in Switzerland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- North Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kermit Maynard<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Borden is located in Clark County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 26.
- He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west southwest of Saluda. 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 Saluda to Pleasant Ridge 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Saluda (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Saluda. 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 (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Cave Hill Cemetery
Tommy Thevenow (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Madison (IN) on September 6, 1903 (a Sunday) and died in Madison (IN) on July 29, 1957 (a Monday).
- Madison is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Saluda. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- Madison is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Saluda. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Springdale Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Saluda. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Thevenow<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Springdale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Springdale Cemetery
Harvery Washington Wiley (Author, social reformer)
- He was born in Kent (IN) on October 18, 1844 (a Friday) and died in Washington, DC on June 30, 1930 (a Monday).
- Kent is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Saluda. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvery Washington Wiley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Saluda to Arlington National 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.