#1Famous people · Avon
Avon has just one famous person to its name: Zebulon York
In 1819, the confederate Army general Zebulon York was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Their story is told in 6 languages. Of the bordering towns, Phillips has the longest list: 7, with Carroll L. Beedy at the top.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
Zebulon York
in 6 Wikipedia languages
First
1819
Zebulon York
Most common field
Military
1 people
The best known
Born in Avon
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Close by, the fullest list is Phillips’, at 7 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Avon and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (5)
- Zebulon York: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carroll L. Beedy: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Elizabeth Akers Allen: Artist unidentified, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Albert A. Newman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John F. Dryden: Davis & Sanford, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons