
Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr.
1886–1945American lieutenant general during World War II
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Simon Bolivar Buckner Jr., born in Munfordville, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Kelly Rutherford, with articles in 37 languages. The list for Hardyville is empty for now. 234 towns in Kentucky have at least one famous person on record.
The 14 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

American lieutenant general during World War II

American singer, multi-instrumentalist, orchestra leader, and A&R man for Dot Records

Former chief of disguise for the United States Central Intelligence Agency
American congressman for Kentucky



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hardyville 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.