17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Waukau
Eunice Fisher, born in Rushford, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Carrie Chapman Catt, with articles in 42 languages. The list for Waukau is empty for now. No town in Wisconsin lists more than Racine, with 85.
What stands out about Waukau’s famous people
Famous people born near Waukau
Nobody born in Waukau is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Carrie Chapman Catt
1859–1947American social reformer, suffragist


Richard Maltby, Jr.
born 1937American theatre director and producer, lyricist, and screenwriter

William Nigh
1881–1955American film director, writer and actor




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Waukau 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 (8)
- Carrie Chapman Catt: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lewis Hine: Lewis Hine, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tyrese Haliburton: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hornswoggle: Miguel Discart from Bruxelles, Belgique, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elda Emma Anderson: Library of Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Gordon Selfridge: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Nigh: Democracy Photoplay Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Winifred Edgerton Merrill: White, James Terry, 1845-1920; Derby, George, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons