Famous people · Canoe Creek Township
Born near Canoe Creek Township: 9 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Bill Malarkey, was born in Port Byron, 7 mi away. Buffalo Bill is the most widely known, written about in 55 languages. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names. After Alton, the next longest list in Illinois is Champaign City Township’s, with 64.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Buffalo Bill
Best known
Buffalo Bill
in 55 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Canoe Creek Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Canoe Creek Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Canoe Creek 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 (3)
- Buffalo Bill: Moffett, Chicago, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clyde Howard Tavenner: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Malarkey: American Tobacco Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons