Born near Sidell Township: 6 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Harry Baum, from Indianola, 7 mi away. Edward Adelbert Doisy is the most widely known, written about in 59 languages. The list for Sidell Township is empty for now. 771 towns across Illinois can name a famous person born there.
What stands out about Sidell Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Sidell Township
Nobody born in Sidell Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.





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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sidell 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)
- Edward Adelbert Doisy: The Nobel Foundation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bonner Fellers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William P. Holaday: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Donald E. Runyon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John L. Keith: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons