#1Adelbert Althouse, born in 1869, is Channahon’s famous person on record
Adelbert Althouse was born in 1869. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. Readers can find them written up in 4 languages. Of the bordering towns, Joliet has the longest list: 47, with Mercedes McCambridge at the top.

Born in Channahon
#1Who’s the most famous person from Channahon?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Channahon’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, 2 have famous names listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Channahon and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (2)
- Adelbert Althouse: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mercedes McCambridge: AP Wirephoto, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
