Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cowden Junction. 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.
Sunset Carson (Actor)
Born: Winifred Maurice Harrison
He was born in Gracemont (OK) on November 12, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Reno (NV) on May 1, 1990 (a Tueday) at the age of 69. He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens (Madison County, Tennessee).
Gracemont is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Cowden Junction.
He was born in Clinton (OK) on July 8, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Moore (OK) on February 5, 2024 (a Monday) at the age of 62. We don't have any burial details.
Clinton is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Cowden Junction.
Robert Emmett McDowell (Author, historian)
He was born in Sentinel (OK) on April 5, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Louisville (KY) on March 29, 1975 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
Sentinel is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Cowden Junction.
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.