Paul Lynde, born in Mount Vernon in 1926, became one of the most popular TV stars in America during the 1960s and 70s. He is buried in the Amity Cemetery in Pike Township. This image is a signed publicity photo in the collection of the Knox County History Museum in Mount Vernon.

MOUNT VERNON — The Knox County Historical Society and Madcap Living History invite the community to the Knox County Historical Museum for an entertaining and historical presentation titled “A Centenarian in the Center Square: Paul Lynde Turns 100.”

Whether on stage, on screen, one of seemingly endless guest appearances on television
shows, or in his long-running role on Hollywood Squares, Lynde never failed to make an impression on people.

Join the evening to remember his life, commemorate his body of work, and spend an evening with Knox County’s most famous comedian live and in-person (well … almost).

The presentation and discussion will occur Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 7:30 p.m. at the museum, 875 Harcourt Road.

Contact the Knox County Historical Society Museum at knoxcountyhistory@gmail.com or call (740) 393-5247 for more information.