Famous people · Carlsbad
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Carlsbad
The nearest, Nancy Richey, was born in San Angelo, 16 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Carlsbad. Beaumont’s 63 names make the longest list in Texas. After Beaumont, the next longest list in Texas is Abilene’s, with 57.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
16 mi
Nancy Richey
Best known
Nancy Richey
in 26 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Carlsbad’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Carlsbad
They were born in 3 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
John Burroughs
1907–1978Politician and business person, 18th Governor of New Mexico
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Carlsbad 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)
- Greg Maddux: User ISU_79 on Flickr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Max Lucado: Official Proverbs 31 Ministries, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cliff Richey: Bert Verhoeff for Anefo, CC BY-SA 3.0 nl, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill McGill: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paula DeAnda: Aoi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Burroughs: Albuquerque Museum Photo Archives, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons