Born near Walton Hills: 16 famous people within 35 miles
James A. Garfield is the most widely known, written about in 148 languages. Closest of all is Mozelle Alderson, from Bedford, 2 mi away. Across the town line, Bedford lists 11, Rodger Saffold first. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Walton Hills.
What stands out about Walton Hills’ famous people
Famous people born near Walton Hills
They were born in 11 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.


Ash by Elegance
born 1988American fitness competitor, bodybuilder, and professional wrestler


Jamie Babbit
born 1970American director, producer, and screenwriter

David Wain
born 1969American writer, director, actor and comedian


James A. Garfield
1831–1881President of the United States in 1881
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Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Bedford’s, with 11.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Walton Hills 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 (8)
- James A. Garfield: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Roger Penske: Governor Eric Holcomb, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ash by Elegance: Laya07011, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jamie Babbit: Tacopopcorn123, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- David Wain: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vanessa Bayer: Behind The Velvet Rope TV, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- David J. Skal: Espopediciones, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Rodger Saffold: Chipermc, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
