
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Putnamville
The nearest, Larry Steele, was born in Greencastle, 5 mi away. No famous person on record lists Putnamville as their birthplace yet. The Indiana lists hold names for 403 towns. Gary’s 68 names make the longest list in Indiana.
What stands out about Putnamville’s famous people
Famous people born near Putnamville
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Putnamville 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)
- Larry Steele: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Elmer Thomas: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Andrew J. Hunter: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons