
Born near Jackman: 2 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Edgar Wilson Nye, was born in Shirley, 32 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Jackman is on record yet. Waterville’s 47 names make the longest list in Maine. After Waterville, the next longest list in Maine is Bangor’s, with 41.


What stands out about Jackman’s famous people
Famous people born near Jackman
Nobody born in Jackman is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jackman 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 (2)
- Edgar Wilson Nye: Who-When-What Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Nye: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons