Famous people · Atkinson
1 famous people were born within 35 miles of Atkinson
The nearest, Red Gunkel, was born in Sheffield, 14 mi away. No famous person on record lists Atkinson as their birthplace yet. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names. After Alton, the next longest list in Illinois is Champaign City Township’s, with 64.
Born nearby
1
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Red Gunkel
Best known
Red Gunkel
in 2 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Atkinson
Nobody born in Atkinson is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Atkinson 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.