#1Famous people · Mount Vernon
Ona Judge, born in 1773, is Mount Vernon’s famous person on record
In 1773, the fugitive enslaved person Ona Judge was born. Their birth falls before independence. Readers can find them written up in 5 languages. Fort Belvoir, which borders it, has 21 on its list, the best known John L. Phillips.
Born here
1
notable people
Best known
Ona Judge
in 5 Wikipedia languages
First
1773
Ona Judge
Also called it home
1
notable residents
The best known
Born in Mount Vernon
#1A chosen home
Also called Mount Vernon home
Notable people Wikidata lists as living in Mount Vernon, though born elsewhere.
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Close by, the fullest list is Fort Belvoir’s, at 21 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mount Vernon and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (3)
- Ona Judge: Frederick Kitt, steward of the President's House., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Toddy Puller: Lee District Democratic Committee, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- John L. Phillips: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons