Samuel Henry Kress
1863–1955American businessman and philanthropist (1863-1955), founder of the S. H. Kress & Co. five and ten cent store chain
Famous people · Laurys Station
Born near Laurys Station: 30 famous people within 35 miles
Samuel Henry Kress, born in Cherryville, 2 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Jane Jensen, with articles in 15 languages. The Pennsylvania lists hold names for 993 towns. Over the border in Allen Township, 2 names are on record, led by George Wolf.
Born nearby
30
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Jane Jensen
Best known
Jane Jensen
in 15 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Laurys Station’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Laurys Station
Nobody born in Laurys Station is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Andrew O. Apple
1845–1890United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Andy Tomasic
1917–2008American football and Major League Baseball player
Thomas P. Shoesmith
1922–2007Diplomat; US Ambassador to Malaysia, 1983-87
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Laurys Station 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 (8)
- Jane Jensen: Guywelch2000, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel Henry Kress: Alman & Co., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dorothy Page: Charles E. Rubino (1896-1973), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Matt Millen: John Martinez Pavliga, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arthur Granville Dewalt: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Daniel A. Dailey: U.S. Army photo by Monica King / Released, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Julie Harhart: Hunter Kahn, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- George Wolf: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons