Famous people · Jefferson Heights
Born near Jefferson Heights: 12 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, James Bogardus, was born in Catskill, 1 mi away. Catskill, which borders it, has 24 on its list, the best known James Bogardus. The best known of them is Jennifer Connelly, with articles in 89 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Jefferson Heights.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Jennifer Connelly
Best known
Jennifer Connelly
in 89 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jefferson Heights’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Jefferson Heights
Nobody born in Jefferson Heights is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Elizabeth Freeman
1744–1829American former slave and abolitionist
John Bigelow
1817–1911American diplomat, lawyer and politician
Irving Fisher
1867–1947American economist and statistician
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Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Catskill has the most on record, with 24.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jefferson Heights 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 (7)
- Irving Fisher: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Livingston: Engraved by E Wellmore from a drawing by J L Longacre., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. Spencer: US gov, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Crane Wilbur: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Elizabeth Freeman: Susan Anne Ridley Sedgwick, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Bogardus: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Bigelow: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons