Seth L. Weld
1879–1958Philippine-American War Medal of Honor recipient
Famous people · Yarrowsburg
17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Yarrowsburg
Seth L. Weld, born in Sandy Hook, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Robert Lucas, with articles in 13 languages. No entry yet names Yarrowsburg as a birthplace. In Maryland, 205 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
17
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Robert Lucas
Best known
Robert Lucas
in 13 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Yarrowsburg’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Yarrowsburg
Nobody born in Yarrowsburg is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Nield Gordon
1930–2022College basketball player (1951–1953) Furman and coach
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Yarrowsburg 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 (7)
- Robert Lucas: Published in above-mentioned work, which was by Benjamin F. Gue, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jesse B. Thomas: United States Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charlie Keller: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alexander Boteler: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Willard Preble Hall: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Drusilla Dunjee Houston: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John James Abert: This file is lacking author information., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons