The 2 famous people born in Mammoth Spring, led by Tess Harper
Most widely known is Tess Harper, the American actress, with articles in 25 languages. The other is James Robinson Risner. Thayer’s list, next door, has 2 names, Jonny Fair first among them. From James Robinson Risner to Tess Harper, the births on the list run from 1925 to 1950.

Born in Mammoth Spring
#2What Mammoth Spring is known for
Performers are the most numerous, 1 of them.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Who’s the most famous person from Mammoth Spring?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is Thayer, at 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mammoth Spring 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)
- James Robinson Risner: Col. Cox, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons