
Born near Balmorhea: 2 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Virginia True Boardman, from Fort Davis, 29 mi away. No town in Texas lists more than Beaumont, with 63. After Beaumont, the next longest list in Texas is Abilene’s, with 57. Across Texas, 632 towns list someone born there.


What stands out about Balmorhea’s famous people
Famous people born near Balmorhea
Nobody born in Balmorhea is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Frances Nordstrom
1883–2000American actress and playwright
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Balmorhea 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 (2)
- Virginia True Boardman: Motion Picture Story Magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frances Nordstrom: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons