Famous people · Summit
30 famous people were born within 35 miles of Summit
Closest of all is Terry Boss, from Philomath, 12 mi away. No entry yet names Summit as a birthplace. The best known of them is Carl Wieman, with articles in 65 languages. Salem’s 43 names make the longest list in Oregon.
Born nearby
30
within 35 miles
Closest
15 mi
Carl Wieman
Best known
Carl Wieman
in 65 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Summit’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Summit
Nobody born in Summit is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Meredith Brooks
born 1958American singer, songwriter, musician and producer
Barbara Roberts
born 19361936- American politician (1985-1991 Oregon Secretary of State, member of the Oregon House of Representatives, 1991-1995 Governor of Oregon)
Nettie Lorene Murray MacGinitie
1899–1993American marine biologist
Herbert B. Powell
1903–1998Recipient of the Purple Heart medal
Mark Hatfield
1922–2011American politician, governor of Oregon and U. S. Senator
J. Arthur Younger
1893–1967American politician, college athletics administrator
Frederick Steiwer
1883–1939Lawyer, Politician and United States Army officer
Herbert E. Gaston
1881–1956American editor and government official
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Summit 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 (15)
- Carl Wieman: Tina Hager, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Johnnie Ray: Allan warren, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mark Hatfield: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barbara Roberts: Amber Lynn Lane, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- JR Reed: Kate Chadden, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jacob Pebley: JD Lasica from Pleasanton, CA, US, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Lane: Harris & Ewing. Additional digital editing by Tim Davenport aka Carrite at English Wikipedia, no copyright claimed. Released to the public domain without restriction., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Willis C. Hawley: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frederick Steiwer: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jordan Poyer: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Terry Boss: Terry_Boss.jpg: Marc W derivative work: Udeezy, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- J. Arthur Younger: California State Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kim Walker-Smith: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Herbert B. Powell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lawrence T. Harris: Colmer, Montagu, and Charles Erskine Scott Wood, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons