Famous people · Joplin
2 famous people were born within 35 miles of Joplin
Allen Kolstad, born in Chester, 9 mi away, is the closest. No famous person’s birth in Joplin is on record yet. 97 towns across Montana can name a famous person born there. The longest list of any town in Montana belongs to Missoula, with 70.
Born nearby
2
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Allen Kolstad
Best known
Allen Kolstad
in 4 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Joplin
Nobody born in Joplin is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Joplin 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 (1)
- Allen Kolstad: Office of Congressman Denny Rehberg, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons