Famous people · Fruit Cove
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Fruit Cove
John Archibald Wheeler is the most widely known, written about in 60 languages. Next door, Jacksonville lists 32, led by John Archibald Wheeler. Closest of all is Alicia Gladden, from Orange Park, 7 mi away. Not one famous person on record comes from Fruit Cove yet.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
17 mi
John Archibald Wheeler
Best known
John Archibald Wheeler
in 60 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Fruit Cove’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Fruit Cove
Nobody born in Fruit Cove is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Merian C. Cooper
1893–1973American aviator, actor, director and producer
John L. Williams
born 1964American football player, running back, fullback
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Close by, the fullest list is Jacksonville’s, at 32 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Fruit Cove 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 (7)
- John Archibald Wheeler: Emielke, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ron DeSantis: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred Durst: ECarterSterling, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Pat Boone: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Merian C. Cooper: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph Stilwell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Michelle McCool: Miguel Discart, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons