13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Delaware Park
James McKeen Cattell is the most widely known, written about in 32 languages. The nearest, Yvonne Zima, was born in Phillipsburg, 1 mi away. The longest list of any town in New Jersey belongs to Hackensack, with 62. After Hackensack, the next longest list in New Jersey is Summit’s, with 61.
What stands out about Delaware Park’s famous people
Famous people born near Delaware Park
Nobody born in Delaware Park is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


John DeWitt
1881–1930American football player, track and field athlete


Randall Munroe
born 1984American cartoonist, author and engineer


Orange Cassidy
born 1984American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Delaware Park 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)
- James McKeen Cattell: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Coleman: Jack_Coleman_Get_Smart_premiere_arrival.jpg: Anthony Citrano derivative work: RanZag, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Courtney Henggeler: AMFM STUDIOS LLC, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Florence Barbara Seibert: Smithsonian Institution, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John DeWitt: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Orange Cassidy: Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons