
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Summerside
The best known of them is Clarence DeMar, with articles in 17 languages. Next door, Mount Carmel lists one, Mel Hoderlein. Mel Hoderlein, born in Mount Carmel, 1 mi away, is the closest. The list for Summerside is empty for now.
What stands out about Summerside’s famous people
Famous people born near Summerside
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.


Erich Maren Schlaikjer
1905–1972American geologist and dinosaur hunter




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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Mount Carmel counts one famous person.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Summerside 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 (6)
- Clarence DeMar: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Judson Harmon: Moffett, Chicago, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George W. Hulick: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barry Bonnell: Mother's Cookies, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- P. M. Ashburn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mel Hoderlein: Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
