
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Hawthorn
The best known of them is Nathan Leroy Strong, with articles in 5 languages. Closest of all is Ossee Schreckengost, from New Bethlehem, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Hawthorn. In Pennsylvania, 988 towns have someone on the list.
What stands out about Hawthorn’s famous people
Famous people born near Hawthorn
Nobody born in Hawthorn is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hawthorn 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)
- Nathan Leroy Strong: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Summers Melville Jack: J. T. Stewart, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Willis James Hulings: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ossee Schreckengost: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons