3 famous people were born within 35 miles of Otego Township
Herbert Ryman, born in Vernon, 11 mi away, is the closest. No famous person’s birth in Otego Township is on record yet. 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.

What stands out about Otego Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Otego Township
Nobody born in Otego 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 Otego 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.
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- Arthur Roe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons