Famous people · Parkland
21 famous people were born within 35 miles of Parkland
Of the towns next door, Superior lists the most: 45, with Oliver E. Williamson first. Oliver E. Williamson, born in Superior, 5 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Bob Dylan, with articles in 184 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Parkland.
Born nearby
21
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Bob Dylan
Best known
Bob Dylan
in 184 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Parkland’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Parkland
Nobody born in Parkland is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Richard Bong
1920–1945United States Air Force Medal of Honor recipient
Tom Burke
born 1976All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive lineman
Richard Kelly
1908–1939American politician – Minnesota -- "Dick" House 1937-38 (District 60); Senate 1939 (District 60)
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Famous people from the towns next door
The fullest list close by belongs to Superior, with 45.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Parkland 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 (10)
- Bob Dylan: Raph_PH, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Oliver E. Williamson: Prolineserver, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeffrey Williams: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Berry: joesomeone2010, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gena Lee Nolin: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard Bong: USAAF official photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marguerite De La Motte: Photoplay magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marian Nixon: Photoplay magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lewis B. Schwellenbach: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Karson Kuhlman: Jenn G, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons