
Born near Brandywine Township: 12 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Wilbur Shaw, was born in Shelbyville, 4 mi away. Across the town line, Shelbyville lists 18, Wilbur Shaw first. The best known of them is Angela Ahrendts, with articles in 22 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Brandywine Township.
What stands out about Brandywine Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Brandywine Township
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Roger Slifer
1954–2015American comic book writer, screenwriter, and television producer





Who’s the most famous person from Brandywine Township?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Be the first to say who Brandywine Township’s most famous person is.
Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Shelbyville counts 18 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Brandywine 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 (6)
- Angela Ahrendts: American Apparel & Footwear Association, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wilbur Shaw: El Gráfico, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter H. Moeller: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Phipps: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Todd Yoder: Clinton_Portis_carry_vs_Saints.jpg: David King derivative work: Arbor to SJ, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Matt Canada: Wayneterp, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
