Famous people · Foxfire
19 famous people were born within 35 miles of Foxfire
John Coltrane is the most widely known, written about in 73 languages. Closest of all is Vince McMahon, from Pinehurst, 5 mi away. The longest list of any town in North Carolina belongs to Wilmington, with 67. After Wilmington, the next longest list in North Carolina is Rocky Mount’s, with 55.
Born nearby
19
within 35 miles
Closest
22 mi
John Coltrane
Best known
John Coltrane
in 73 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Foxfire
Nobody born in Foxfire 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 Foxfire 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 (6)
- John Coltrane: Gelderen, Hugo van / Anefo, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vince McMahon: Airman 1st Class Nicholas Pilch, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles E. Brady Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Armelia McQueen: NBC Photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cameron Grimes: Mike Kalasnik from Charlotte, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cameron A. Morrison: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons