John William Miller
1880–1953American aviation pioneer, civil engineer, and professor
Famous people · Lanesville Township
5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Lanesville Township
The nearest, John William Miller, was born in Dawson, 7 mi away. George Lloyd is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. No famous person’s birth in Lanesville Township is on record yet. The longest list of any town in Illinois belongs to Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
George Lloyd
Best known
George Lloyd
in 8 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Lanesville Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Lanesville Township
Nobody born in Lanesville 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 Lanesville 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)
- George Lloyd: Republic Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles McGavin: C. M. Bell Studio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Junior Thompson: Cincinnati Reds - 1940 Team Issue, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons