
Born near Carnot-Moon: 16 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Cameron Johnson, from Moon Township, 1 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Carnot-Moon. 976 towns across Pennsylvania can name a famous person born there. Bethlehem’s 78 names make the longest list in Pennsylvania.
What stands out about Carnot-Moon’s famous people
Famous people born near Carnot-Moon
The 16 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.





Nancy Hamilton
1908–1985American actress, playwright, lyricist, director and producer

John Holdren
born 1944American scientist (physics, environmental science) and presidential advisor
George R. Stewart
1895–1980American historian, toponymist, and novelist
Rosetta Miller-Perry
1934–2026American journalist and publisher
Allie B. Latimer
born 1928American lawyer and civil rights activist
Eric Burns
born 1945Author, playwright, media critic, former journalist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Carnot-Moon 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 (6)
- Cameron Johnson: YES Network, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lou Christie: MGM Records, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Hinzman: George A. Romero, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Christa Harmotto: Speaklevel, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nancy Hamilton: National Photo Company Collection., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Holdren: Office of Science and Technology Policy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons