9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Eastern Township
The best known of them is Kenneth J. Gray, with articles in 8 languages. Closest of all is Phil Odle, from Macedonia, 5 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Eastern Township. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65.
What stands out about Eastern Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Eastern Township
Nobody born in Eastern Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.





Clyde L. Choate
1920–2001United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Eastern 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 (5)
- Kenneth J. Gray: US Government Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hal Smith: Pittsburgh Pirates, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert P. Hill: US Government Printing Office., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tim Lee Hall: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clyde L. Choate: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons