#1Manheim has one famous person on record
In 1838, the American politician Frederick Lansing was born. That places their birth in the early republic. Their story is told in 4 languages. The nearest list is next door in Little Falls: 14 names, starting with George E. Wiley.

Born in Manheim
#1Who’s the most famous person from Manheim?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Manheim’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Little Falls: 14.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Manheim 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 (6)
- Frederick Lansing: Thomas William Herringshaw, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George E. Wiley: Agence Rol, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Waterman: Isaiah West Taber, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mahlon Loomis: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hamilton Ward Sr.: Hamilton Ward, Jr., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Sickles: Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons




