Famous people · Ripley Township
Born near Ripley Township: 11 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, John Bell Hatcher, was born in Cooperstown Township, 5 mi away. Cooperstown Township, which borders it, has 2 on its list, the best known John Bell Hatcher. The best known of them is Wesley Clair Mitchell, with articles in 22 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Ripley Township.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Wesley Clair Mitchell
Best known
Wesley Clair Mitchell
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Ripley Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Ripley Township
Nobody born in Ripley Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
William H. Dieterich
1876–1940American politician
Francis M. Drake
1830–1903American soldier, businessman and politician
Frank Skinner
1897–1968American film composer and arranger
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Famous people from the towns next door
Cooperstown Township leads the towns around it, with 2 names.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ripley 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 (7)
- Wesley Clair Mitchell: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Bell Hatcher: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Anderson: NBC, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis M. Drake: Contemporary photograph, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William H. Dieterich: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- E. W. Scripps: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- J. Leroy Adair: The Decatur Daily Review (Illinois), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons