10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Confluence
Tamora Pierce is the most widely known, written about in 14 languages. Closest of all is Larry Critchfield, from Ursina, 1 mi away. The list for Confluence is empty for now. No town in Pennsylvania lists more than Bethlehem, with 78.
What stands out about Confluence’s famous people
Famous people born near Confluence
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.



Alta Schrock
1911–2001American biology professor and community activist


Tamora Pierce
born 1954American writer of fantasy novels for children and adults
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Confluence 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 (5)
- Tamora Pierce: Elizabeth Mitchell, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lot Thomas: Charles Milton Bell, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George C. Edwards: User:1msulax, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wendell R. Beitzel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kersey Coates: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons