
Born near Lu Verne: 28 famous people within 35 miles
Christian Clemenson is the most widely known, written about in 21 languages. Closest of all is Archie Stout, from Renwick, 8 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Lu Verne. The longest list in Iowa is Waterloo’s, with 61 names.
What stands out about Lu Verne’s famous people
Famous people born near Lu Verne
Nobody born in Lu Verne is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.



Steve Doocy
born 1956American television host, political commentator, and author




Frances Lee
1906–2000American actress and Ziegfeld Girl
Lynn Poole
1910–1969American TV producer and popular science writer

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lu Verne 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)
- Harry Reasoner: ABC News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Gotch: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Archie Stout: film screenshot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frances Lee: Motion Picture Magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve Doocy: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Geigel: ibgerd, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brad Nelson: Brent Moore from Smyrna, TN, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lee Handley: Play Ball cards, published by Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons