Famous people · Okabena
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Okabena
The nearest, Frederick William Freking, was born in Heron Lake, 4 mi away. Maria Schneider is the most widely known, written about in 23 languages. No famous person on record lists Okabena as their birthplace yet. In all of Minnesota, the famous people on record come from 425 towns.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Maria Schneider
Best known
Maria Schneider
in 23 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Okabena’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Okabena
Nobody born in Okabena is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Harvey Edwin Swennes
1899–1964American politician – Minnesota -House 1939-40 (District 14)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Okabena 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.
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- Johnny Olson: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Garland Buckeye: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons