11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Manlius
Closest of all is Darwin Teilhet, from Wyanet, 8 mi away. The best known of them is Billy Garrett, with articles in 13 languages. No entry yet names Manlius as a birthplace. Alton has the most of any town in Illinois: 65.
What stands out about Manlius’ famous people
Famous people born near Manlius
Nobody born in Manlius is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Clifford C. Parks
1860–1937American politician and businessman

Neil Reagan
1908–1996American actor (1908–1996); older brother of Ronald Reagan

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Manlius 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 (4)
- Kathryn Hays: AP Wire, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Neil Reagan: President (1981-1989 : Reagan). White House Photographic Office. 1981-1989, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph M. Reeves: Keystone, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clifford C. Parks: Clifford C. Clark, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons