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Notable Births & Deaths for Pine Grove ...

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

  • Etheridge Knight     (Poet)
  • Elvis Presley     (Singer, actor, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
    • Full name: Elvis Aaron Presley
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elvis Presley<1>
    • He was born in Tupelo (MS) on January 8, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on August 16, 1977 (a Tuesday).
    • Tupelo is located in Lee County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Pine Grove (which is located in Tippah County).
    • Memphis is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Pine Grove to Forest Hill 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.