
16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Reynolds Township
The nearest, Leroy Herrmann, was born in Steward, 5 mi away. Joan Allen is the most widely known, written about in 56 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Reynolds Township. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65.
What stands out about Reynolds Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Reynolds Township
Nobody born in Reynolds Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.



Joanna Baker
1862–1935American linguist and child prodigy



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Reynolds 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 (6)
- Lloyd Ingraham: Triangle Film Corporation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Knute Hill: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joanna Baker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ralph Baker: Chicago Tribune, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Leroy Herrmann: Zeenut, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joe Zdeb: Kansas City Royals, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons