#1Famous people · Plattsburg
Plattsburg counts 4 famous people, first among them James C. Marshall
James C. Marshall, the US Army general and engineer, is the most widely known, written about in 13 languages. The next two names are Henry Clay and O. O. McIntyre. From O. O. McIntyre to Clarence Barnhart, the births on the list run from 1884 to 1900. Fewer than a quarter of the 391 towns in Missouri with famous people list more.
Born here
4
notable people
Best known
James C. Marshall
in 13 Wikipedia languages
First
1884
O. O. McIntyre
Youngest
1900
Clarence Barnhart
The best known
Born in Plattsburg
Three names lead: James C. Marshall (13 languages), Henry Clay (3) and O. O. McIntyre (3).
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Through the years
When Plattsburg’s famous people were born
Most were born in the age of mills and railroads (4); the busiest decade is the 1890s (2).
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What Plattsburg is known for
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Everyone else born in Plattsburg
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Plattsburg and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. 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)
- James C. Marshall: United States Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Clay: Lt. E.O. Harms, War Department. Army War College. Historical Section. World War I Branch. ca. 1918-ca. 1948, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons