
Born near Langleyville: 10 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Edward Mills Purcell, was born in Taylorville, 2 mi away. No entry yet names Langleyville as a birthplace. 787 of the towns in Illinois list at least one person. Alton’s 65 names make the longest list in Illinois.
What stands out about Langleyville’s famous people
Famous people born near Langleyville
Nobody born in Langleyville is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.





Ruth Robertson
1905–1998Photojournalist, journalist, explorer

Edward A. Hayes
1893–1955National Commander of the American Legion, 1933–34
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Langleyville 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 (6)
- Edward Mills Purcell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jon Corzine: U.S. Senate, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Yvonne Craig: The Bureau of Industrial Service for CBS. During the 1950s and 1960s, networks, program sponsors and studios often used either public relations or ad agencies to distribute promotional materials. The "Bureau" was widely used by those in the industry…, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Larry Bucshon: United States Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joyce Taylor: TV episode screenshot (Syndication), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Lloyd: Republic Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons