Famous people · Richwood Township
15 famous people were born within 35 miles of Richwood Township
Karen Allen is the most widely known, written about in 46 languages. Closest of all is Bill McGee, from Batchtown, 9 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Richwood Township. No town in Illinois lists more than Alton, with 65.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Karen Allen
Best known
Karen Allen
in 46 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Richwood Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Richwood Township
Nobody born in Richwood Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Hugh W. Cross
1896–1972American politician, lawyer, farmer, and businessman
Kathie Conway
1955–2024Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
Ray Atkeson
1907–1990American photographer and postcard publisher
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Richwood 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 (8)
- Karen Allen: Michele Eve Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Marcus Reno: David Francis Barry, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clarence Andrew Cannon: Irving Resnikoff, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Thomas Rainey: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh W. Cross: State of Illinois, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Barnet Fry: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edna O. Simpson: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sidney Elmer Simpson: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons