Famous people · Smith Mills
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Smith Mills
John Tukey, born in New Bedford, 3 mi away, is the closest. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Smith Mills. The best known of them is Benjamin Tucker, with articles in 41 languages. Of the bordering towns, New Bedford has the longest list: 37, with John Tukey at the top.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Benjamin Tucker
Best known
Benjamin Tucker
in 41 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Smith Mills’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Smith Mills
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
George Stephanopoulos
born 1961American government official, journalist, writer
Thomas J. Hudner
1924–2017United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Francis Davis Millet
1846–1912American painter, sculptor, and writer who died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic
Jack Teixeira
born 2001American soldier and leaker of the 2023 Pentagon document leaks
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Famous people from the towns next door
The best known from each town bordering Smith Mills.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Smith Mills 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 (8)
- Benjamin Tucker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lizzie Borden: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bert Patenaude: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hetty Green: Hollinger & Rockey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Stephanopoulos: Tulane Public Relations, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas J. Hudner: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien / Released, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alvan Graham Clark: Thomas Rice Burnham (1834-1893), Boston, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis Davis Millet: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons