Famous people · Blandon
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Blandon
The nearest, George S. Messersmith, was born in Fleetwood, 3 mi away. No entry yet names Blandon as a birthplace. The longest list in Pennsylvania is Bethlehem’s, with 78 names. After Bethlehem, the next longest list in Pennsylvania is Altoona’s, with 69.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
3 mi
George S. Messersmith
Best known
George S. Messersmith
in 8 Wikipedia languages
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Famous people born near Blandon
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Blandon 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 (4)
- George S. Messersmith: Richling, J., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carl Anthony Furillo: Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bobby Rothermel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Manan Trivedi: User:Msetley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons