Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Keelville. 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.
Joel Allen (Actor)
Full name: Joel Edgar Allen, Jr.
He was born in Galena (KS) on April 3, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 22, 1985 (a Sunday).
Galena is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Keelville. Both communities are located in Cherokee County.
Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
Pittsburg is located in Crawford County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Keelville (which is located in Cherokee County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Mt. Olive Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north northeast of Keelville. The cemetery is located in Crawford County, Kansas.
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.