Famous people · Georgetown
Born near Georgetown: 14 famous people within 35 miles
Edie Adams is the most widely known, written about in 32 languages. Closest of all is Walter Tewksbury, from Ashley, 2 mi away. Next door, Wilkes-Barre lists 40, led by William Daniel Phillips. The list for Georgetown is empty for now.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
3 mi
Edie Adams
Best known
Edie Adams
in 32 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Georgetown’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Georgetown
Nobody born in Georgetown is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Russell David Johnson
1924–2014American television and film actor
Edie Adams
1927–2008American actress, comedian, singer, and businesswoman
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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is Wilkes-Barre, at 40.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Georgetown 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)
- Edie Adams: Maurice Seymour, New York, photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter Tewksbury: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Russell David Johnson: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Comerford Walker: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Daniel Phillips: NIST, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons