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Notable Births & Deaths for Poplar Creek ...

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

  • Robert Abernathy     (1945:1948)
    • Full name: Robert William Abernathy
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Abernathy<1>
    • He was born in Columbia (TN) on July 12, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 2, 1997 (a Tuesday).
    • Columbia is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Poplar Creek. Both communities are located in Maury County.
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Miley Cyrus     (Singer, songwriter, actress)
    • Born: Destiny Hope Cyrus
    • She was born in Franklin (TN) on November 23, 1992 (a Monday).
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Poplar Creek (which is located in Maury County).
  • Jimmy Arthur Griffin     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Tom T. Hall     (Songwriter, singer, author)
    • Full name: Thomas T. Hall
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom T. Hall<1>
    • He was born in Olive Hill (KY) on May 25, 1936 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on August 20, 2021 (a Friday).
    • Olive Hill is located in Carter County, Kentucky.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Poplar Creek (which is located in Maury County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 85.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • 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 in Lewis County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Poplar Creek (which is located in Maury County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • He is buried at Pioneer Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Poplar Creek. 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 Poplar Creek 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Poplar Creek (which is located in Maury County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of her death, she was 83.
    • She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Poplar Creek. The cemetery 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 Poplar Creek to Mt. Hope Cemetery
  • Bobby Thompson     (Musician)
    • Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
    • He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
    • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Poplar Creek (which is located in Maury County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Poplar Creek to Willow Grove Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>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.