Famous people · Jerome
Born near Jerome: 12 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Wilma Scott Heide, was born in Ferndale, 6 mi away. The best known of them is Carroll Baker, with articles in 55 languages. Next door, Conemaugh Township lists one, John P. Saylor. Bethlehem’s 78 names make the longest list in Pennsylvania.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Carroll Baker
Best known
Carroll Baker
in 55 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jerome’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Jerome
Nobody born in Jerome is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Michael Novak
1933–2017American theologian, philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Conemaugh Township’s: one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jerome 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)
- Carroll Baker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve Ditko: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alex Azar: United States Department of Health and Human Services, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Michael Novak: State Dept. Photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ashley Miller: John Manard, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John P. Saylor: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons