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Famous people · Eland

3 famous people were born within 35 miles of Eland

Closest of all is Helmer Swenholt, from Wittenberg, 3 mi away. Chester J. Roberts is the most widely known, written about in 2 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Eland. Over the border in Birnamwood, 2 names are on record, led by Chester J. Roberts.

Born nearby
3
within 35 miles
Closest
4 mi
Chester J. Roberts
Best known
Chester J. Roberts
in 2 Wikipedia languages

What stands out about Eland’s famous people

★ What stands out · Close to home

Famous people born near Eland

Nobody born in Eland is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

10 mi20 mi35 miBirnamwood · 2Wittenberg · 1Eland
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Birnamwood leads the towns around it, with 2 names.

From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Eland 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.