Anco (Knott County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Anco ...

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

Francis Gary Powers (Pilot)
- He was born in Jenkins (KY) on August 11, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Encino (CA) on August 1, 1977 (a Monday).
- Jenkins is located in Letcher County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Anco (which is located in Knott County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Gary Powers<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 Anco 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.