Famous people · Marvin
Born near Marvin: 8 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Everett Dunn, from Summit, 7 mi away. Royce Williams is the most widely known, written about in 6 languages. The longest list of any town in South Dakota belongs to Sioux Falls, with 54. After Sioux Falls, the next longest list in South Dakota is Rapid City’s, with 46.
Born nearby
8
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Royce Williams
Best known
Royce Williams
in 6 Wikipedia languages
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★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Marvin
The 8 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Ernest P. Anderson
1897–1955American politician – Minnesota -- "Ernie" Senate 1945-54 (District 51)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Marvin 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)
- Royce Williams: SECWAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Manders: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Phil Saunders: Gemofadeal (derivative copy) The Miller Studio in Pierre, South Dakota (original), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons