Famous people · Richland
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Richland
The best known of them is Shawn Colvin, with articles in 22 languages. Krystal Gabel, born in Akron, 6 mi away, is the closest. Not one famous person on record comes from Richland yet. The longest list of any town in South Dakota belongs to Sioux Falls, with 54.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Shawn Colvin
Best known
Shawn Colvin
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Richland’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Richland
Nobody born in Richland is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Roger D. McKellips
1923–2017American politician and private banker
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Richland 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)
- Shawn Colvin: Charles Willgren at https://www.flickr.com/photos/charkes/, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kevin Brady: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Todd Tiahrt: United States Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carl Gunderson: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Krystal Gabel: Wendi Sapp, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Roger D. McKellips: State of South Dakota, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons