Famous people · Montana
Born near Montana: 20 famous people within 35 miles
Edwin J. Peterson, born in Gilmanton, 9 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Callista Gingrich, with articles in 18 languages. No famous person’s birth in Montana is on record yet. Of the bordering towns, Waumandee has the longest list: 2, with Edwin F. Ganz at the top.
Born nearby
20
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Callista Gingrich
Best known
Callista Gingrich
in 18 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Montana’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Montana
Nobody born in Montana is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Al R. Lejk
1911–1995American politician – Minnesota -House 1949-52 (District 2)
Louise Erickson
1929–2016All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, Waumandee lists the most people: 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Montana 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 (6)
- Callista Gingrich: United States Department of State, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ole H. Olson: Ole H. Olson for Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Archie Webb: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin F. Ganz: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ernest D. Nelson: scanned by Weatherman90, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Grover L. Broadfoot: Wisconsin Supreme Court, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons