Born near Allen Township: 15 famous people within 35 miles
Ann Garman, born in Avilla, 2 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Allen Township. The best known of them is Ken Kercheval, with articles in 25 languages. The longest list in Indiana is Gary’s, with 68 names.
What stands out about Allen Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Allen Township
Nobody born in Allen 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 Allen 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)
- Ken Kercheval: Boston news paper, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Bowers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Will Cuppy: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Earl Butz: Official photo, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Raymond E. Willis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Gandy: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- E. Ross Adair: Image courtesy of the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons