Famous people · Blue Jay
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Blue Jay
The nearest, Herbert Yost, was born in Harrison, 3 mi away. Benjamin Harrison is the most widely known, written about in 136 languages. Next door, Crosby Township lists one, Ambrose E. B. Stephens. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Blue Jay.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Benjamin Harrison
Best known
Benjamin Harrison
in 136 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Blue Jay’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Blue Jay
The 13 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Benjamin Harrison
1833–1901President of the United States, 1889-1893
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The neighbour with a name on record is Crosby Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Blue Jay 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 (9)
- Benjamin Harrison: Pach Brothers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lonnie Mack: Russell House, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Herbert Yost: The Theatre Magazine Co., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lyman Underwood Humphrey: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eliza Hendricks: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Leigh C. Turner: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Benjamin W. Chidlaw: U.S. Air Force, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Les Backman: Sporting Life, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ambrose E. B. Stephens: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons