
19 famous people were born within 35 miles of Innovation
No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Innovation. C. J. Sapong, born in Manassas, 2 mi away, is the closest. Next door, the list for Manassas holds 31, C. J. Sapong first. The best known of them is Kevin Paredes, with articles in 17 languages.
What stands out about Innovation’s famous people
Famous people born near Innovation
Nobody born in Innovation is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Denver Riggleman
born 1970American businessman and politician from Virginia

Wilmer McLean
1814–1882American businessman, involved in the American Civil War
Sunny von Bülow
1932–2008American heiress, socialite, and philanthropist



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Famous people from the towns next door
Manassas has the longest list next door: 31.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Innovation 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)
- C. J. Sapong: Ryan Knapp, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Denver Riggleman: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wilmer McLean: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George R. Latham: Civil War Photograph Collection, Library of Congress., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Justin Skule: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Kaleigh Riehl: Hameltion, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
