#1Famous people · Fairmount
2 famous people were born in Fairmount
Donald E. Runyon, the American World War II flying ace, is the most widely known, written about in 3 languages. One more name completes the list: Edna Noble White. From Edna Noble White to Donald E. Runyon, the births on the list run from 1879 to 1913. The longest list of any town in Illinois belongs to Alton, with 65.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Donald E. Runyon
in 3 Wikipedia languages
First
1879
Edna Noble White
Youngest
1913
Donald E. Runyon
The best known
Born in Fairmount
#1#2Science & Medicine
Edna Noble White
1879–1954American home economics and child development educator
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Fairmount 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)
- Donald E. Runyon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edna Noble White: No photographer credited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons