Famous people · Lakeville
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Lakeville
Closest of all is Alvin Orlando Lombard, from Springfield, 8 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Lakeville. Percy Spencer is the most widely known, written about in 31 languages. Of the towns next door, Springfield lists Alvin Orlando Lombard.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
31 mi
Percy Spencer
Best known
Percy Spencer
in 31 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Lakeville’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Lakeville
Nobody born in Lakeville is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Elenore Abbott
1875–1935American Art Nouveau book illustrator, scenic designer, and painter
Asbury F. Haynes
1842–1931The town’s pick
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Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Springfield’s, with one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lakeville 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.
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- Gary Gordon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James H. McCurdy: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons