Famous people · Eden
16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Eden
The nearest, Todd Novak, was born in Cobb, 2 mi away. Archie Hahn is the most widely known, written about in 29 languages. 679 towns across Wisconsin can name a famous person born there. Next door, Dodgeville lists 7, led by Archie Hahn.
Born nearby
16
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Archie Hahn
Best known
Archie Hahn
in 29 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Eden’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Eden
Nobody born in Eden is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Daniel B. Moore
1838–1914United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
Forrest Perkins
1920–2014American football and baseball player, coach, and college athletics administrator
Allen Ludden
1917–1981American television personality, actor, emcee and game show host
Bob Allen
1894–1975Professional American football and baseball player
Jerry L. O'Connor
born 195321st century American politician
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Famous people from the towns next door
Nearby, Dodgeville has the most on record, with 7.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Eden 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)
- Archie Hahn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Allen Ludden: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John J. Blaine: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ethel Wright: Mayflower Photoplay Company / Select Pictures Corporation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Hammill: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William M. Treloar: An Illustrated Congressional Manual. The United States Red Book, 1896, (detail), Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Todd Novak: Sam.kussow, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack K. Farris: US Air Force, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons