Famous people · Racine
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Racine
Closest of all is Richard Warren Sears, from Stewartville, 6 mi away. No famous person on record lists Racine as their birthplace yet. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota. After Duluth, the next longest list in Minnesota is St. Cloud’s, with 48.
Born nearby
7
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Richard Warren Sears
Best known
Richard Warren Sears
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Racine’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Racine
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Henrietta Melia Larson
1894–1983American historian, 1894-1983
James C. Kelly
1857–1947American politician – Minnesota -- "J.C." House 1889-90 (District 1); Senate 1891-94 (District 1)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Racine 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)
- Richard Warren Sears: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Fawcett: TV episode screenshot (CBS), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons