Mary McLeod Bethune
1875–1955American educator and civil rights leader
Famous people · East Sumter
Born near East Sumter: 23 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Mary McLeod Bethune, was born in Mayesville, 6 mi away. Angelica Singleton Van Buren is the most widely known, written about in 41 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in East Sumter. The longest list of any town in South Carolina belongs to Florence, with 54.
Born nearby
23
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Angelica Singleton Van Buren
Best known
Angelica Singleton Van Buren
in 41 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about East Sumter’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near East Sumter
Nobody born in East Sumter is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Angelica Singleton Van Buren
1818–1877First Lady of the United States
Jimmy Spencer
born 1969American football player, defensive back, cornerback
Drink Small
born 1933African American soul blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter
Levon Kirkland
born 1969All-American college football player, professional football player, linebacker
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Of the towns around it, Sumter has the most on record: 46.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is East Sumter 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 (7)
- Angelica Singleton Van Buren: Henry Inman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ja Morant: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary McLeod Bethune: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Clyburn: Donald Baker, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jay Ellis: ReverendPoppins, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Virginia Capers: AP Newsfeatures Photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Boykin Chesnut: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons