9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Clarissa
Of the famous people on record, none was born in Clarissa. The nearest, LaVyrle Spencer, was born in Browerville, 5 mi away. The best known of them is Jodi Huisentruit, with articles in 8 languages. No town in Minnesota lists more than Duluth, with 50.
What stands out about Clarissa’s famous people
Famous people born near Clarissa
Nobody born in Clarissa is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Jodi Huisentruit
1968–2001American journalist who disappeared on June 27, 1995
Charles P. Davis
1872–1943United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Jack D. Shanstrom
1932–2020United States Senior District Judge
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Clarissa 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)
- Jack D. Shanstrom: United States District Court for the District of Montana, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lew Drill: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons