Famous people · Burritt Township
Born near Burritt Township: 8 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Joan Kaufman, was born in Winnebago, 5 mi away. The best known of them is Ellen Gates Starr, with articles in 13 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Burritt Township. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
Born nearby
8
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Ellen Gates Starr
Best known
Ellen Gates Starr
in 13 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Burritt Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Burritt Township
Nobody born in Burritt Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Burritt 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 (2)
- Ellen Gates Starr: Chicago Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Courtright: Fred Guiol, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons