Famous people · Franklin Springs
Born near Franklin Springs: 23 famous people within 35 miles
Over the border in Royston, 5 names are on record, led by Terry Kay. The nearest, Terry Kay, was born in Royston, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Franklin Springs. The best known of them is Crawford Williamson Long, with articles in 28 languages.
Born nearby
23
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Crawford Williamson Long
Best known
Crawford Williamson Long
in 28 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Franklin Springs’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Franklin Springs
The 23 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Crawford Williamson Long
1815–1878American physician
Bobby Byrd
1934–2007American R&B/soul singer, songwriter, bandleader, talent scout, record producer, and musician
Robert Eads
1945–1999American female to male transgender activist
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Royston: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Franklin Springs 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 (8)
- Derek Harper: DUB Network, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Anderson: Andrea787878, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Howard Tate: Olivier Ménart, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles E. Daniel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ernest Vandiver: Harry Pot for Anefo ]], CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, Wikimedia Commons
- Lamartine Griffin Hardman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John M. Sandidge: Julian Vannerson (1827-1875), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mecole Hardman: Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons