Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cold Point. 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.
Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson (Musician)
He was born in Laurens (SC) on February 12, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on October 12, 1974 (a Saturday) at the age of 74.
Laurens is located 5 miles [8 km] to the north of Cold Point.
He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 13, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Moore (SC) on February 25, 1993 (a Thursday) at the age of 45. He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens (Spartanburg County, South Carolina).
Moore is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Cold Point.
He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Rockville Cemetery (Nassau County, New York).
Laurens is located 5 miles [8 km] to the north of Cold Point.
Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays (Social activist, educator)
He was born in Ninety Six (SC) on August 1, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 89. He is buried at Westview Cemetery (Fulton County, Georgia).
Ninety Six is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Cold Point.
He was born in Buffalo (SC) on February 21, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Powhatan (VA) on October 16, 1984 (a Tueday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery (Lynchburg City, Virginia).
Buffalo is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Cold Point.
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.