Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Central Place. 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.
Donna Douglas (Actress, singer, author, real estate)
Born: Doris Ione Smith
She was born in Pride (LA) on September 26, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Zachary (LA) on January 1, 2015 (a Thursday).
Pride is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the north of Central Place. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Zachary is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Central Place. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
He was born in Oscar (LA) on January 15, 1933 (a Sunday) and died in Oscar (LA) on November 5, 2019 (a Tuesday).
Oscar is located in Pointe Coupee Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Central Place (which is located in East Baton Rouge Parish).
Oscar is located in Pointe Coupee Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Central Place (which is located in East Baton Rouge Parish).
At the time of his death, he was 86.
He is buried at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest of Central Place. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Charles Solomon 'Buddy' Myer (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Ellisville (MS) on March 16, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Baton Rouge (LA) on October 31, 1974 (a Thursday).
Ellisville is located in Jones County, Mississippi.
Baton Rouge is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Central Place. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
At the time of his death, he was 70.
He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southwest of Central Place. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Baton Rouge is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Central Place. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Baton Rouge is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Central Place. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southwest of Central Place. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Baton Rouge is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest of Central Place. Both communities are located in East Baton Rouge Parish.
At the time of his death, he was 85.
He is buried at Greenoaks Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south southwest of Central Place. The cemetery is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
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.