Born near Rosston: 8 famous people within 35 miles
Ross Rizley is the most widely known, written about in 7 languages. Closest of all is Clyde A. Wheeler, from Laverne, 8 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Rosston. Across Oklahoma, the lists cover 301 towns.
What stands out about Rosston’s famous people
Famous people born near Rosston
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rosston 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)
- Ross Rizley: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wes Santee: Associated Press, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Earle Taylor: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons