
21 famous people were born within 35 miles of Silver Plume
Closest of all is Arthur Hoyt, from Georgetown, 2 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Silver Plume. Aurora’s 48 names make the longest list in Colorado. After Aurora, the next longest list in Colorado is Boulder’s, with 44.
What stands out about Silver Plume’s famous people
Famous people born near Silver Plume
The 21 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.


Joseph H. August
1890–1947American cinematographer and co-founder of the American Society of Cinematographers
Elsie Eaves
1898–1983American engineer and journalist

James W. Plummer
1920–2013American aerospace engineer
Jesse Shwayder
1882–1970American businessman, founder of Samsonite Corporation

Enid Markey
1894–1981American actress of stage, film and television

Sarah Hirshland
Sports executive, chief executive officer of the United States Olympic Committee




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Silver Plume 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 (9)
- Arthur Hoyt: film screenshot (Selznick International Pictures), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Enid Markey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eric Stough: International Film Series, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Noah Hoffman: Frankie Fouganthin, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph H. August: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Griffin Dorsey: u/reepers_hellcat, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- James W. Plummer: National Reconnaissance Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tanya Haave: San Francisco Foghorn, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sarah Hirshland: The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons