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Famous people · Cherry Creek

5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Cherry Creek

Earl Rose is the most widely known, written about in 4 languages. The nearest, James Edward Zimmerman, was born in Lantry, 29 mi away. No town in South Dakota lists more than Sioux Falls, with 54. After Sioux Falls, the next longest list in South Dakota is Rapid City’s, with 46.

#3 best knownBob LeachWriting & Arts · 1914–2008
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Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
30 mi
Earl Rose
Best known
Earl Rose
in 4 Wikipedia languages

What stands out about Cherry Creek’s famous people

★ What stands out · Close to home

Famous people born near Cherry Creek

The 5 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

10 mi20 mi35 miLantry · 2Dupree · 2Eagle Butte · 1Cherry Creek
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cherry Creek 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.

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