Famous people · Plainville
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Plainville
The nearest, Bill Yeoman, was born in Elnora, 6 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Plainville. Joseph W. Barr is the most widely known, written about in 13 languages. No town in Indiana lists more than Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Joseph W. Barr
Best known
Joseph W. Barr
in 13 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Plainville
Nobody born in Plainville is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Plainville 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 (4)
- Joseph W. Barr: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hale Johnson: Original author unknown, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Yeoman: University of Houston, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Glynn Wolfe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons