Famous people · Russellville
Born near Russellville: 15 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Jane Wagner, was born in Morristown, 7 mi away. Chet Atkins is the most widely known, written about in 41 languages. Next door, Morristown lists 13, led by Jane Wagner. No entry yet names Russellville as a birthplace.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
31 mi
Chet Atkins
Best known
Chet Atkins
in 41 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Russellville’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Russellville
They were born in 11 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Archie Campbell
1914–1987American actor, singer and writer
Ruth Hale
1887–1934American journalist and women's rights activist
Carolyn Peck
born 1966American basketball player, coach, sports broadcaster
William Michael Cocke
1815–18961815-1896 American politician
Elbert S. Martin
1829–1876Confederate Army officer and American politician
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Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Morristown has the most on record, with 13.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Russellville 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 (7)
- Chet Atkins: Gretsch Guitar News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Morgan Wallen: the CwE, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane Wagner: Angela George, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- David M. Key: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert Taylor Jones: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Billy Greer: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruth Hale: Nickolas Muray, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons