Curtis B. Warnke
1932–2006American politician – Minnesota -- "Curt" House 1957-62 (District 13); House 1963-66 (District 22)
Famous people · Cottonwood
Born near Cottonwood: 15 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Curtis B. Warnke, was born in Wood Lake, 8 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Cottonwood is on record yet. The best known of them is Steve Zahn, with articles in 68 languages. 458 towns across Minnesota can name a famous person born there.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Steve Zahn
Best known
Steve Zahn
in 68 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Cottonwood’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Cottonwood
Nobody born in Cottonwood is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Marvin W. Bursch
1913–2000American politician – Minnesota -- "M.W." Senate 1967-70 (District 54)
Arba J. Powers
1883–1971American politician – Minnesota -- "A.J." House 1931-46 (District 64)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cottonwood 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 (4)
- David Minge: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Har Mar Superstar: Kingcutie, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mally Johnson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Greg Olson: CandL and Colorcraft, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons