Famous people · St. Augustine
Born near St. Augustine: 7 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Frank F. Ross, from Avon, 4 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in St. Augustine. The best known of them is James Stockdale, with articles in 24 languages. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
Born nearby
7
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
James Stockdale
Best known
James Stockdale
in 24 Wikipedia languages
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★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near St. Augustine
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is St. Augustine 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)
- James Stockdale: U.S. Navy File Photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Latimer Bates: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons