
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Oahe Acres
The nearest, John Thune, was born in Pierre, 6 mi away. Not one famous person on record comes from Oahe Acres yet. The longest list in South Dakota is Sioux Falls’, with 54 names. After Sioux Falls, the next longest list in South Dakota is Rapid City’s, with 46.
What stands out about Oahe Acres’ famous people
Famous people born near Oahe Acres
The 9 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.






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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Oahe Acres 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)
- John Thune: U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dusty Johnson: Kristie Boyd, U.S. House Office of Photography, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Grey Zabel: The White House, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. Waldron: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray Jennison: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Philip Jr.: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons