
Born near Arenzville Township: 13 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Vernon Huber, was born in Philadelphia Township, 12 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Arenzville Township. The best known of them is Ken Norton, with articles in 34 languages. Alton has the most of any town in Illinois: 65.
What stands out about Arenzville Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Arenzville Township
The 13 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

Frank Skinner
1897–1968American film composer and arranger






William H. Dieterich
1876–1940American politician

Richard Yates
1860–1936American politician, judge and lawyer

R. Thomas Flynn
born 1938Retired president of Monroe Community College
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Arenzville Township 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 (9)
- Ken Norton: Detrick, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Bell Hatcher: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Findley: United States House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William B. Pine: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruth Bryan Owen: Bain News Service, publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Scott W. Lucas: US gov, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William H. Dieterich: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard Yates: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Vernon Huber: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons