
Born near Witts Springs: 12 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Elton Britt, from Marshall, 16 mi away. John Hargis is the most widely known, written about in 10 languages. No famous person on record lists Witts Springs as their birthplace yet. In all of Arkansas, the famous people on record come from 261 towns.
What stands out about Witts Springs’ famous people
Famous people born near Witts Springs
Nobody born in Witts Springs is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Ben C. Henley
1907–1987Arkansas lawyer, businessman, politician

Conlan Carter
born 1934American actor and athletic pole vaulter
Matt Stell
born 1984American country music singer, guitarist, and songwriter

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Witts Springs and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (3)
- Elton Britt: Jolly Joyce Agency-management/photographer-James J. Kriegsmann, New York., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Davis Tutt: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Conlan Carter: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons