Jesse B. Jackson
1871–1947United States Consul, witness of the Armenian Genocide
Famous people · Cecil
3 famous people were born within 35 miles of Cecil
The nearest, Jesse B. Jackson, was born in Paulding, 5 mi away. John S. Snook is the most widely known, written about in 6 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Cecil. In Ohio, 708 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
3
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
John S. Snook
Best known
John S. Snook
in 6 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Cecil
They were born in 3 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cecil 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 (3)
- John S. Snook: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jesse B. Jackson: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ned Garver: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons