Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Vaughns Gap. 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.
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Vaughns Gap (which is located in Davidson County).
He was born in Wilmington (NC) on October 28, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on July 6, 2020 (a Monday).
Wilmington is located in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Vaughns Gap. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east northeast of Vaughns Gap. The cemetery is located in Wilson County, Tennessee.
She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east northeast of Vaughns Gap. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
He was born in Waxhaw (NC) on March 15, 1767 (a Sunday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on June 8, 1845 (a Sunday).
Waxhaw is located in Union County, North Carolina.
Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Vaughns Gap. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
At the time of his death, he was 78.
Sarah Yorke-Jackson (Daughter-in-law of Andrew Jackson - following the illness of Rachel Donelson Jackson, Sarah served as the de facto First Lady for Andrew Jackson during his Presidency (1829 - 1837))
She was born in Philadelphia (PA) on July 16, 1803 (a Saturday) and died in Hermitage (TN) on August 23, 1887 (a Tuesday).
Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Hermitage is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Vaughns Gap. Both communities are located in Davidson County.
He was born in Washington, DC on March 8, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (TN) on September 22, 2002 (a Sunday).
Smyrna is located in Rutherford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Vaughns Gap (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 65.
He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the east northeast of Vaughns Gap. The cemetery is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
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 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Vaughns Gap (which is located in Davidson County).
At the time of his death, he was 67.
He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, located 44 miles [70.8 km] to the northeast of Vaughns Gap. The cemetery is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
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.