Famous people · Pike Township
Born near Pike Township: 11 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is Fulton J. Sheen, with articles in 37 languages. The nearest, Stan Albeck, was born in Chenoa, 4 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Pike Township. In all of Illinois, the famous people on record come from 746 towns.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Fulton J. Sheen
Best known
Fulton J. Sheen
in 37 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Pike Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Pike Township
Nobody born in Pike Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Fulton J. Sheen
1895–1979American roman catholic bishop and television presenter
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Pike 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)
- Fulton J. Sheen: ABC Radio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stan Albeck: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis Townsend: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lois Gunden: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. Sanborn: U.S. Government Printing Office., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons