Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Highland Park. 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.
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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Highland Park (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 east northeast of Highland Park. The cemetery is located in Oldham County, Kentucky.
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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Highland Park. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
Fern Creek is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the east of Highland Park. Both communities are located in Jefferson County.
At the time of his death, he was 55.
He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Highland Park. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Highland Park (which is located in Jefferson County).
Borden is located in Clark County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Highland Park (which is located in Jefferson County).
At the time of his death, he was 26.
He is buried at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north northwest of Highland Park. The cemetery is located in Clark County, Indiana.
He was born in Ekron (KY) on July 23, 1918 (a Tuesday) and died in Louisville (KY) on August 14, 1999 (a Saturday).
Ekron is located in Meade County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Highland Park (which is located in Jefferson County).
Louisville is located nearby and to the north of Highland Park.
At the time of his death, he was 81.
He is buried at Resthaven Memorial Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Highland Park. The cemetery is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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.