Famous people · Mainesburg
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Mainesburg
Herb Goodall, born in Mansfield, 5 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Mainesburg. The best known of them is Carlyle Blackwell, with articles in 18 languages. The longest list in Pennsylvania is Bethlehem’s, with 78 names.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Carlyle Blackwell
Best known
Carlyle Blackwell
in 18 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Mainesburg’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Mainesburg
Nobody born in Mainesburg is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Carlyle Blackwell
1884–1955American silent film actor, director, and producer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mainesburg 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)
- Carlyle Blackwell: Hartsook., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clark Moses Leiblee: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Canfield Ballard: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Red Murray: Charles M. Conlon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Herb Goodall: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons