Famous people · Highland
5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Highland
Closest of all is Randall Batinkoff, from Monticello, 12 mi away. The best known of them is Frederick Cook, with articles in 34 languages. The nearest list is next door in Barryville: one name, Chauncey Thomas, Jr.. The longest list of any town in New York belongs to New York City, with 99.
Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
15 mi
Frederick Cook
Best known
Frederick Cook
in 34 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Highland
The 5 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
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The best known from each town bordering Highland.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Highland 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 (4)
- Frederick Cook: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Randall Batinkoff: RealTVfilms, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Stanley Finch: J151074 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Clinedinst, Washington, D.C., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chauncey Thomas, Jr.: Naval History and Heritage Command, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons