Famous people · Raritan
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Raritan
Emma Smith DeVoe, born in Roseville, 9 mi away, is the closest. No famous person’s birth in Raritan is on record yet. 763 towns across Illinois can name a famous person born there. The longest list of any town in Illinois belongs to Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
7
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Emma Smith DeVoe
Best known
Emma Smith DeVoe
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Raritan’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Raritan
They were born in 2 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Marjorie Ruth Dilley
1903–1989American political scientist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Raritan 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)
- Emma Smith DeVoe: James & Bushnell, Seattle (Photographer), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hi West: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Larry Burright: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons