Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.01 famous people were born within 35 miles of Crestone
Among those who made it their home is Maurice Strong. The nearest, Julius Wagner, was born in Westcliffe, 16 mi away. The list for Crestone is empty for now. Across Colorado, 133 towns list someone born there.
What stands out about Crestone’s famous people
Famous people born near Crestone
One town nearby has someone listed.
Also called Crestone home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Crestone, though born elsewhere.

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Crestone 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.
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- Maurice Strong: United Nations, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons