#1Allenport, birthplace of the united States Navy Rear admiral William R. Furlong
William R. Furlong, the united States Navy Rear admiral, was born in 1881. Their birth falls in the age of mills and railroads. 3 languages have an article about them. Across the town line, Mount Union lists one, Ira J. Deen.

Born in Allenport
#1Who’s the most famous person from Allenport?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Allenport’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
The longest list nearby is Mount Union’s, with one.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Allenport and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (1)
- William R. Furlong: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons