Famous people · Downs
5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Downs
The nearest, McLean Stevenson, was born in Normal, 10 mi away. Across Illinois, the lists cover 746 towns. Not one famous person on record comes from Downs yet. Alton has the most of any town in Illinois: 65.
Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
McLean Stevenson
Best known
McLean Stevenson
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Downs’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Downs
Nobody born in Downs is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Duncan McArthur Funk
1832–1911American politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Downs 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 (2)
- McLean Stevenson: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeff Fowler: Crazy Amanda Reacts, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons