9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Pleasant Grove Township
The nearest, Cora Meek, was born in Lerna, 2 mi away. Patricia Harris is the most widely known, written about in 22 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Pleasant Grove Township. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65.
What stands out about Pleasant Grove Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Pleasant Grove Township
Nobody born in Pleasant Grove Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin
1843–1928American geologist and educator




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Pleasant Grove 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)
- Patricia Harris: Department of Housing and Urban Development, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Edwards: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hope Summers: film screenshot (Wilding Picture Productions), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Knollenberg: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Otis F. Glenn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons