Famous people · Eureka
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Eureka
The nearest, Howard I. Nelson, was born in Milltown, 5 mi away. The best known of them is James Breck Perkins, with articles in 7 languages. St. Croix Falls’ list, next door, has 5 names, James Breck Perkins first among them. No famous person on record lists Eureka as their birthplace yet.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
James Breck Perkins
Best known
James Breck Perkins
in 7 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Eureka’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Eureka
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Hugh P. Baker
1878–1950American academic administrator
Vernon A. Forbes
1883–1918American attorney and politician
Donald L. Iverson
1923–1999American politician 1923-1999
Rodney Erickson
born 194617th President of Pennsylvania State University
Erin Gloria Ryan
born 1983American screenwriter, speechwriter, and television producer
Albert Berg
1861–1920American politician – Minnesota -House 1901-02 (District 63)
Harvey L. Dueholm
1910–198020th century American politician
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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, St. Croix Falls counts 5 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Eureka 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 (4)
- James Breck Perkins: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gustav Stickley: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carol Merrill: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Vernon A. Forbes: Pioneer Historical Publishing Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons