Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Isle of Pines. 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Isle of Pines.
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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Isle of Pines.
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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Isle of Pines.
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.