Famous people · Argyle
Born near Argyle: 21 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is Nathan Farragut Twining, with articles in 15 languages. Grover C. Winn, born in Wiota, 6 mi away, is the closest. Of the towns next door, Fayette lists the most: 2, with Robert McKee Bashford first. So far, no famous person on record was born in Argyle.
Born nearby
21
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Nathan Farragut Twining
Best known
Nathan Farragut Twining
in 15 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Argyle’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Argyle
The 21 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Homer Dwight Chapman
1898–2005American scientist, scholar, and author
Walter Schindler
1897–1991Highly-decorated career officer in the United States Navy, who ultimately achieved the rank of Vice Admiral.
Theodore G. Streissguth
1855–1915American politician – Minnesota -- "T." Senate 1891-94 (District 18)
Allen Ludden
1917–1981American television personality, actor, emcee and game show host
Charles Wingender
1884–1943American football and basketball coach and a lawyer
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Famous people from the towns next door
Fayette leads the towns around it, with 2 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Argyle 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)
- Nathan Farragut Twining: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin Bingham Copeland: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Allen Ludden: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clint Jones: Alexander Nilssen from Tromsø, Norway, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Abner Dalrymple: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ethel Wright: Mayflower Photoplay Company / Select Pictures Corporation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Herman Dahle: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Morrow: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons