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Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainFamous people · Prospect
A single famous person was born in Prospect: Ephraim K. Smart
Ephraim K. Smart, the American politician, was born in 1813. That places their birth in the early republic. Their story is told in 5 languages. Over the border in Bucksport, 4 names are on record, led by Dora Wiley.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
Ephraim K. Smart
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1813
Ephraim K. Smart
Most common field
Politics & Law
1 people
The best known
Born in Prospect
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Prospect 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 (3)
- Dora Wiley: José María Mora, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles H. Treat: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Roswell K. Colcord: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons


