#1Famous people · Riverton
Riverton is the birthplace of 2 famous people
With articles in 7 languages, Charles McGavin is the most widely known. The only other name is the American journalist and publicist Nellie Revell. Births span 1873 to 1874, from Nellie Revell to Charles McGavin. Alton has the most of any town in Illinois: 65.
Born here
2
notable people
Best known
Charles McGavin
in 7 Wikipedia languages
First
1873
Nellie Revell
Youngest
1874
Charles McGavin
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Riverton
#1#2Writing & Arts
Nellie Revell
1873–1958American journalist and publicist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Riverton and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. 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)
- Charles McGavin: C. M. Bell Studio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nellie Revell: No photographer credited., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons