Famous people · Troy
Born near Troy: 22 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Joe Schoenmann, was born in Prairie du Sac, 7 mi away. The best known of them is Skylar Grey, with articles in 43 languages. Next door, Spring Green lists 5, led by Brandon Gilbeck. In Wisconsin, 671 towns have someone on the list.
Born nearby
22
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Skylar Grey
Best known
Skylar Grey
in 43 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Troy’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Troy
They were born in 9 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
August Derleth
1909–1971American novelist, short story writer, poet, editor, and anthologist
Alexander Wetmore
1886–1978American ornithologist and avian paleontologist
Jerry L. O'Connor
born 195321st century American politician
May Wood Simons
1876–1948American writer, teacher, and socialist
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, Spring Green lists the most people: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Troy 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)
- Skylar Grey: Justin Higuchi, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- August Derleth: Ephraim Burt Trimpey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marissa Bode: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brandon Gilbeck: Basketinside il basket a 360°, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Daryl Morey: Morbidthoughts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- May Wood Simons: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Anthony Weston: Violetwood, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jane Peyton: Everybody's Magazine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stan Barnes: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert G. Siebecker: Hunter, Paul F., Editor, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons