Thomas Sowell
born 1930American economist, social theorist, political philosopher and author
Famous people · Springdale
24 famous people were born within 35 miles of Springdale
Closest of all is Thomas Sowell, from Gastonia, 3 mi away. Over the border in Gastonia, 38 names are on record, led by Thomas Sowell. James K. Polk is the most widely known, written about in 144 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Springdale.
Born nearby
24
within 35 miles
Closest
20 mi
James K. Polk
Best known
James K. Polk
in 144 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Springdale’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Springdale
Nobody born in Springdale is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Patrick McHenry
born 1975Member of the United States House of Representatives
J. Pinckney Henderson
1808–1858First Governor of the State of Texas
Charles Duke
born 1935American engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut
Susan J. Helms
born 1958Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force and NASA astronaut
James K. Polk
1795–1849President of the United States from 1845 to 1849
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Of the towns around it, Gastonia has the most on record: 38.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Springdale 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 (16)
- James K. Polk: George Peter Alexander Healy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Billy Graham: Warren K. Leffler, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chyler Leigh: Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Sowell: Internet Archive Book Images, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Britt Robertson: Original: Greg2600 / Derivative work: Danyele, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cody Rhodes: Sgt. Gianna Elle Sulger, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Luke Combs: David Bergman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hassan Whiteside: Frenchieinportland, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Reneé Rapp: NickRewind, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lionel Shriver: Tony Sarowitz, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Madisyn Shipman: thepaparazzigamer, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Patrick McHenry: U.S. House Office of Photography/House Creative Services, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Darrell Armstrong: Dallas Mavericks coaches Casey Smith, Darrell Armstrong, and Robert Hackett.jpg: C.T. Snow derivative work: Arbor to SJ, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter Davis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. Pinckney Henderson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Cleamons: File:Lakers White House.jpg: Jason Rosenberg derivative work: Shakeydeal33, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons