Born near Hittle Township: 12 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Edward Buehrig, from Minier, 6 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Hittle Township. The best known of them is Carl Shipp Marvel, with articles in 8 languages. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
What stands out about Hittle Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Hittle Township
The 12 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.





Duncan McArthur Funk
1832–1911American politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hittle 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)
- Thomas W. Ewing: United States Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eleanor Sophia Smith: The Journal of School Music/Eunice Plumb Brant, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeremiah D. Botkin: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- LaFayette Funk: Saddle and Sirloin Club, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Callaway: From collection of User:JGHowes, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons