#1Stoddard is the birthplace of 3 famous people
Most widely known is Almon Harris Thompson, the American geologist, with articles in 3 languages. George Stevens, the American lawyer and politician, comes second, with Henry B Bolster third. Births span 1792 to 1839, from Henry B Bolster to Almon Harris Thompson. Next door, the list for Washington holds 3, John C. Lord first.

Born in Stoddard
Almon Harris Thompson leads with articles in 3 languages, ahead of George Stevens (1) and Henry B Bolster (1).
#1What Stoddard is known for
1 of them work in Science & Medicine, the biggest field.
The usual town: the share across everyone born in the towns gathered so far. Tap a field to see its people.
Who’s the most famous person from Stoddard?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Washington: 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Stoddard 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 (3)
- Almon Harris Thompson: Clinedinst, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. Lord: Rev. C. Wood, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles C. Comstock: Albert Baxter, author. Munsell & Company (New York, NY), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

