Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0A single famous person was born in Perry: Annie Louise Brown Leslie
In 1869, the American columnist Annie Louise Brown Leslie was born. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. Their story is told in one language so far. Of the bordering towns, Eastport has the longest list: 15, with Otis Tufton Mason at the top.
Born in Perry
Who’s the most famous person from Perry?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, 4 have famous names listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Perry 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)
- Otis Tufton Mason: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George H. Moses: Bain, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Styles Bridges: U.S. Senate photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Laurence Trimble: Motion Picture News, Inc., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons



