Thomas Midgley
1889–1944American chemist and engineer
Famous people · Patterson Heights
21 famous people were born within 35 miles of Patterson Heights
The nearest, Thomas Midgley, was born in Beaver Falls, 1 mi away. Next door, New Brighton lists 15, led by Shane Douglas. No famous person on record lists Patterson Heights as their birthplace yet. The longest list in Pennsylvania is Bethlehem’s, with 78 names.
Born nearby
21
within 35 miles
Closest
1 mi
Thomas Midgley
Best known
Thomas Midgley
in 34 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Patterson Heights’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Patterson Heights
The 21 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Shane Douglas
born 1964American professional wrestler and promoter
Oliver B. Shallenberger
1860–1898American electrical engineer and inventor
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Of the towns nearby, New Brighton lists the most people: 15.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Patterson Heights 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)
- Joe Namath: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Shane Douglas: Tabercil, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lance Jeter: EredivisieAris, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Oliver B. Shallenberger: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Papa John Creach: Jim Summaria, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- L. B. Hanna: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons