9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Trilla
The best known of them is Patricia Harris, with articles in 22 languages. Closest of all is Cora Meek, from Lerna, 4 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Trilla is on record yet. Alton’s 65 names make the longest list in Illinois.
What stands out about Trilla’s famous people
Famous people born near Trilla
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin
1843–1928American geologist and educator




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Trilla 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 (5)
- Patricia Harris: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Edwards: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James W. Morrison: Photograph unknown, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Knollenberg: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Otis F. Glenn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons