Famous people · Walesboro
6 famous people were born within 35 miles of Walesboro
Closest of all is Mary Chawner Woody, from Azalia, 5 mi away. Carl Bennett is the most widely known, written about in 6 languages. The list for Walesboro is empty for now. No town in Indiana lists more than Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
6
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Carl Bennett
Best known
Carl Bennett
in 6 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Walesboro’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Walesboro
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Gordon H. Butler, Sr.
1889–1964American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1951-62 (District 57); Senate 1963-64 (District 61)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Walesboro 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 (1)
- Mary Chawner Woody: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons