
Born near Loraine: 4 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Judy Koehler, was born in Lima, 8 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Loraine. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65. Champaign City Township has the second-longest list in Illinois, after Alton, with 64.
What stands out about Loraine’s famous people
Famous people born near Loraine
They were born in 3 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Isaac Whiting
1842–1922Third president of The Church of Jesus Christ

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Loraine 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)
- Judy Koehler: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- A. Arnim White: United States Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons