#1Luther Elkins, born in 1809, is Cornville’s famous person on record
Luther Elkins, the American politician, was born in 1809. Their birth falls in the early republic. Readers can find them written up in 2 languages. Next door, Skowhegan lists 13, led by Margaret Chase Smith.

Born in Cornville
#1Who’s the most famous person from Cornville?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Skowhegan counts 13 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cornville 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 (4)
- Luther Elkins: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Margaret Chase Smith: U.S. Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Louis J. Brann: Associated Press photo. "Cincinnati Enquirer" newspaper., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dighton Corson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons


