Famous people · Blue Ridge
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Blue Ridge
Cy Hungerford, born in Manilla, 4 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Wilbur Shaw, with articles in 8 languages. The longest list of any town in Indiana belongs to Gary, with 68. After Gary, the next longest list in Indiana is Muncie’s, with 68.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Wilbur Shaw
Best known
Wilbur Shaw
in 8 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Blue Ridge’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Blue Ridge
Nobody born in Blue Ridge is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Edith Jones Woodward
1914–2002American astronomer and college professor
Roger Slifer
1954–2015American comic book writer, screenwriter, and television producer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Blue Ridge 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)
- Wilbur Shaw: El Gráfico, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Phipps: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John W. Hill: Hill+Knowlton Strategies, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons