Notable Births & Deaths for Howard ...

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

• Meriwether Lewis     (Explorer, 2nd Governor of Louisiana)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Meriwether Lewis<1>
  • He was born in Ivy (VA) on August 18, 1774 (a Thursday) and died in Hohenwald (TN) on October 11, 1809 (a Wednesday).
  • Ivy is located in Albemarle County, Virginia.
  • Hohenwald is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Howard. Both communities are located in Lewis County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 35.
  • He is buried at Pioneer Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east northeast of Howard. The cemetery is located in Lewis County, Tennessee.
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Pioneer Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Howard to Pioneer Cemetery
• Minnie Pearl     (Commedienne)
  • Born: Sara Ophelia Colley Cannon
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Minnie Pearl<1>
  • She was born in Centerville (TN) on October 25, 1912 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on March 4, 1996 (a Monday).
  • Centerville is located in Hickman County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Howard (which is located in Lewis County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of her death, she was 83.
  • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Howard to Mt. Hope Cemetery