#12 famous people were born in Lockesburg
The best known is the American politician Effiegene Locke Wingo, with articles in 7 languages. The list has one more: the American lawyer Hershel Friday. Effiegene Locke Wingo, born in 1883, is the earliest name and Hershel Friday, born in 1922, the latest. In all of Arkansas, the famous people on record come from 243 towns.

Born in Lockesburg
#1Who’s the most famous person from Lockesburg?
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lockesburg and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (1)
- Effiegene Locke Wingo: the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons