Frederick F. Henry
1919–1950United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Famous people · Blackgum
Born near Blackgum: 15 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Frederick F. Henry, was born in Vian, 8 mi away. John Jarman is the most widely known, written about in 6 languages. The list for Blackgum is empty for now. In Oklahoma, 311 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
15 mi
John Jarman
Best known
John Jarman
in 6 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Blackgum’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Blackgum
The 15 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Narcissa Chisholm Owen
1831–1911American educator, memoisit and artist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Blackgum 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 Jarman: the Carl Albert Center Congressional Archives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick F. Henry: U.S. Savings Bonds Division, Treasury Department, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Narcissa Chisholm Owen: Narcissa Chisholm Owen (1831-1911)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons