Famous people · Leef Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Leef Township
The best known of them is Gretchen Wilson, with articles in 19 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Leef Township. Rube Peters, born in Grantfork, 3 mi away, is the closest. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Gretchen Wilson
Best known
Gretchen Wilson
in 19 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Leef Township’s famous people
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Famous people born near Leef Township
Nobody born in Leef 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 Leef 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)
- Gretchen Wilson: Keith Hinkle, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sam LaPorta: Maize & Blue Nation, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Arlo U. Landolt: NOIRLab, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Parker: New York Mets, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ken Oberkfell: JohnmaxmenaJohn Mena, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons