Famous people · Helmer
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Helmer
The best known of them is Ken Kercheval, with articles in 25 languages. The nearest, Scott Cary, was born in Kendallville, 8 mi away. Not one famous person on record comes from Helmer yet. The longest list of any town in Indiana belongs to Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Ken Kercheval
Best known
Ken Kercheval
in 25 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Helmer’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Helmer
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Lois Irene Kimsey
1873–195828th Second Lady of the United States
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Helmer 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 (7)
- Ken Kercheval: Boston news paper, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lurene Tuttle: CBS Radio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lois Irene Kimsey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Raymond E. Willis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis Dodd: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry J. Hendrix: Gina K Morrissette, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lora La Mance: Lora Le Mace, Attie A Stowe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons