Famous people · Atkins
Born near Atkins: 18 famous people within 35 miles
Annie Jones, born in Marion, 7 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, with articles in 46 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Atkins. The longest list of any town in Virginia belongs to Arlington, with 84.
Born nearby
18
within 35 miles
Closest
18 mi
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
Best known
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
in 46 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Atkins’ famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Atkins
Nobody born in Atkins is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Pamela Stafford
born 1946American model, fashion designer and artist
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson
1872–1961First Lady of the United States from 1915 to 1921
George C. Peery
1873–1952American Democratic politician, and Governor of Virginia, 1934-1938
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Atkins 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 (8)
- Edith Bolling Galt Wilson: Genthe, Arnold, 1869-1942, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kathryn Harrold: ABC Visual Communication, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Annie Jones: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred M. Wilcox: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Elbert Lee Trinkle: Bain News Service (publisher), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George C. Peery: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Carter Stuart: photographer not credited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Roderick R. Butler: Unsigned engraving, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons