#1Miriam Augusta Palmer
1878–1977American professor of entomology and zoology, scientific artist and sculptor
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Miriam Augusta Palmer came into the world in 1878. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. 2 languages have an article about them. Of the bordering towns, Phoenixville has the longest list: 26, with Peter Farrelly at the top.

#1American professor of entomology and zoology, scientific artist and sculptor
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The most names next door are in Phoenixville: 26.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mont Clare and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.