Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Cooks Crossroads. 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.
Abigail 'Tommye' Adams (Actress)
Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday) at the age of 33.
Greenville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Cooks Crossroads.
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).
Spartanburg is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Cooks Crossroads.
Moore is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Cooks Crossroads.
He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Springwood Cemetery (Greenville County, South Carolina).
Greenville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Cooks Crossroads.
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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Cooks Crossroads.
He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on September 23, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfield (IL) on October 1, 1960 (a Saturday) at the age of 29. He is buried at Floral Park Cemetery (Marion County, Indiana).
Spartanburg is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Cooks Crossroads.
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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Cooks Crossroads.
She was born in Greenville (SC) on April 19, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 3, 1945 (a Monday) at the age of 73. She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery (Jefferson County, Kentucky).
Greenville is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Cooks Crossroads.
He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday) at the age of 67. He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery (Trousdale County, Tennessee).
Spartanburg is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Cooks Crossroads.
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