George T. Mickelson
1903–1965United States federal judge and Governor of South Dakota
Famous people · Akaska
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Akaska
The best known of them is Steven Biegler, with articles in 10 languages. George T. Mickelson, born in Selby, 13 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Akaska. Across South Dakota, the lists cover 125 towns.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
21 mi
Steven Biegler
Best known
Steven Biegler
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Akaska’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Akaska
Nobody born in Akaska is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
John A. Manke
1931–2019American test pilot and aerospace engineer
Michel Mulloy
born 1953US minister and Roman Catholic bishop of Duluth
Claude Henry Allen
1899–1974American politician – Minnesota -House 1937-56 (District 42); Senate 1959-62 (District 42); Senate 1963-66 (District 43)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Akaska 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)
- George S. Mickelson: U.S. Department of Defense, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George T. Mickelson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hazel Forbes: Robert Coburn, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Steve Asmussen: Jlvsclrk, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- James R. Carrigan: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Shirley Huffman: Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons