Famous people · Eldora
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Eldora
The nearest, Ian MacGregor, was born in Nederland, 4 mi away. The best known of them is Arthur Hoyt, with articles in 16 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Eldora yet. In all of Colorado, the famous people on record come from 133 towns.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
18 mi
Arthur Hoyt
Best known
Arthur Hoyt
in 16 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Eldora’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Eldora
Nobody born in Eldora is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Jesse Shwayder
1882–1970American businessman, founder of Samsonite Corporation
Joseph H. August
1890–1947American cinematographer and co-founder of the American Society of Cinematographers
James W. Plummer
1920–2013American aerospace engineer
Elsie Eaves
1898–1983American engineer and journalist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Eldora 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)
- Arthur Hoyt: film screenshot (Selznick International Pictures), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph H. August: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James W. Plummer: National Reconnaissance Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons