12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Rosedale
Johnny Mann, born in Fontanet, 4 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Charles Edward Jones, with articles in 12 languages. No entry yet names Rosedale as a birthplace. The longest list of any town in Indiana belongs to Gary, with 68.
What stands out about Rosedale’s famous people
Famous people born near Rosedale
Nobody born in Rosedale is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Harold G. Richter
1925–2001American nuclear chemist and analytical chemist


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rosedale 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 (2)
- Charles Edward Jones: U.S. Air Force, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mark L. De Motte: From 1882's "Public Men of To-Day" by Phineas Camp Headley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons