Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Black Walnut. 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.
Joseph H. 'Joe' Astroth, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
Saint Louis is located in and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 89.
He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
Saint Louis is located in and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Crestwood is located in Saint Louis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 89.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
Gerty Theresa Radnitz Cori (Biochemist and Nobel prize recipient)
She was born in Prague (Czechia) on August 15, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (MO) on October 26, 1957 (a Saturday).
Glendale is located in Saint Louis County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of her death, she was 61.
She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
He was born in Saint Louis (MO) on February 16, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in Florissant (MO) on March 1, 1990 (a Thursday).
Saint Louis is located in and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Florissant is located in Saint Louis County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 72.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
He was born in Abruzzo (Italy) on October 4, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Edwardsville (IL) on May 7, 1931 (a Thursday).
Edwardsville is located in Madison County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 38.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
Saint Louis is located in and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Webster Groves is located in Saint Louis County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of her death, she was 58.
She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
At the time of his death, he was 38.
He is buried at Greenlawn Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
East Saint Louis is located in Saint Clair County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
Lemay is located in Saint Louis County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Black Walnut (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 49.
He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south southeast of Black Walnut. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
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