11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Follett
The nearest, Bob Schneider, was born in Darrouzett, 10 mi away. Michael Dunn is the most widely known, written about in 19 languages. The list for Follett is empty for now. The longest list in Texas is Beaumont’s, with 63 names.
What stands out about Follett’s famous people
Famous people born near Follett
Nobody born in Follett is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.



Hugh W. Hardy
1924–2003United States Marine Corps Reserve general; 3D seismc pioneer




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Follett 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)
- Michael Dunn: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ross Rizley: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Don Bingham: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Donald J. Gott: U.S. Gov (DoD), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh W. Hardy: USMC photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Walton: Paul Walton, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Toby Wynn: Emporia State University, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons