Born near Laona: 4 famous people within 35 miles
Alexander H. Smith, born in Crandon, 10 mi away, is the closest. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Laona. The longest list in Wisconsin is Racine’s, with 85 names. After Racine, the next longest list in Wisconsin is Green Bay’s, with 57.
What stands out about Laona’s famous people
Famous people born near Laona
Nobody born in Laona is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Curt Berklund
1929–2013Who’s the most famous person from Laona?
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Laona 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 (2)
- Russ Bauers: Play Ball cards, published by Bowman Gum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Curt Berklund: Bureau of Land Management, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons