Famous people · Hillsdale
Born near Hillsdale: 9 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Bill Malarkey, from Port Byron, 8 mi away. Buffalo Bill is the most widely known, written about in 55 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Hillsdale. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Buffalo Bill
Best known
Buffalo Bill
in 55 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Hillsdale’s famous people
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Famous people born near Hillsdale
Nobody born in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale 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 (3)
- Buffalo Bill: Moffett, Chicago, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clyde Howard Tavenner: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Malarkey: American Tobacco Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons