James Henry Glennon
1857–1940American naval rear admiral and Navy Cross recipient
Famous people · Junction City
4 famous people were born within 35 miles of Junction City
The nearest, James Henry Glennon, was born in French Gulch, 24 mi away. The best known of them is Jim Hanks, with articles in 47 languages. No entry yet names Junction City as a birthplace. 545 towns across California can name a famous person born there.
Born nearby
4
within 35 miles
Closest
33 mi
Jim Hanks
Best known
Jim Hanks
in 47 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Junction City
Nobody born in Junction City is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Junction City 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)
- Scott Leary: Olympic Athletic Club (San Francisco, California), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Henry Glennon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Earl Charles Behrens: Jack Kightlinger, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons