Famous people · Stratton Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Stratton Township
Carl Switzer, born in Paris, 6 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Stratton Township. In all of Illinois, the famous people on record come from 746 towns. The longest list in Illinois is Alton’s, with 65 names.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Carl Switzer
Best known
Carl Switzer
in 20 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Stratton Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Stratton Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Abraham L. Stanfield
1860–1927American businessman and politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Stratton 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)
- Carl Switzer: Trailer screenshot, from Our Gang, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jean Paige: Kromo Gravure Photo Co. out of Detroit, Michigan, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harold "Slim" Switzer: Hal Roach Studios, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Barbara Stuart: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Abraham L. Stanfield: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons