Notable Births & Deaths for La Plata ...

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

• Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Full name: John William Crutchfield
  • He was born in Ardmore (MO) on May 15, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 31, 1993 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Ardmore is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of La Plata.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield<1>
• Lester Dent     (Author)
  • He was born in La Plata on October 12, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Kirksville (MO) on March 11, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54.
  • Kirksville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of La Plata.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lester Dent<1>
• Geraldine Page     (Oscar winning actress)
  • Full name: Geraldine Sue Page
  • She was born in Kirksville (MO) on November 22, 1924 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on June 13, 1987 (a Saturday) at the age of 62. The body was cremated.
  • Kirksville is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of La Plata.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Geraldine Page<1>