Paul Swan
1883–1972American dancer, painter, scultptor, actor, and author
Famous people · Pleasant Plains
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Pleasant Plains
The nearest, Paul Swan, was born in Ashland, 5 mi away. William B. McKinley is the most widely known, written about in 12 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Pleasant Plains. Across Illinois, 772 towns list someone born there.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
William B. McKinley
Best known
William B. McKinley
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Pleasant Plains’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Pleasant Plains
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
William B. McKinley
1856–1926United States Senator from Illinois
Elly M. Peterson
1914–2008American politician from Michigan
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Pleasant Plains 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)
- William B. McKinley: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Swan: Cecil B. DeMille, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Laning: Truehoff, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons