Famous people · Renfrew
Born near Renfrew: 8 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is James A. Green, from Evans City, 6 mi away. The best known of them is Washington Roebling, with articles in 13 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Renfrew. No town in Pennsylvania lists more than Bethlehem, with 78.
Born nearby
8
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Washington Roebling
Best known
Washington Roebling
in 13 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Renfrew’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Renfrew
Nobody born in Renfrew is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Disappearance of Cherrie Mahan
1976–1998Unsolved disappearance of 8-year old American girl
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Renfrew 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 (3)
- Washington Roebling: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Eythe: Photographer not credited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kitty McHugh: First Division Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons