
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Vance Township
Donald E. Runyon, born in Fairmount, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Marianne Dickerson, with articles in 11 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Vance Township. The Illinois lists hold names for 747 towns.
What stands out about Vance Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Vance Township
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.


Edna Noble White
1879–1954American home economics and child development educator


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Vance 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 (4)
- Frank Hanly: Jan Shipps, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Donald E. Runyon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edna Noble White: No photographer credited, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John L. Keith: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons