Famous people · Jasper
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Jasper
Christine Gregoire, born in Adrian, 8 mi away, is the closest. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Jasper. Famous people are on record for 507 of the towns in Michigan. The longest list of any town in Michigan belongs to Dearborn, with 63.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Christine Gregoire
Best known
Christine Gregoire
in 27 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jasper’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Jasper
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Norman Bel Geddes
1893–1958American theatrical and industrial designer
Marvin B. Prentiss
1870–1953
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jasper 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 (6)
- Christine Gregoire: State of Washington, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Norman Bel Geddes: Francis Bruguière, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kirk Baily: Kirk Baily celebration of life, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert B. Howell: United States Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harlan Briggs: Film screenshot (Selznick International Pictures), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Haubiel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons