
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Deer Creek Township
Closest of all is Moses E. Clapp, from Delphi, 2 mi away. No entry yet names Deer Creek Township as a birthplace. Gary’s 68 names make the longest list in Indiana. After Gary, the next longest list in Indiana is Muncie’s, with 68.
What stands out about Deer Creek Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Deer Creek Township
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.



Walter B. Rogers
1865–1939American cornet player, conductor and composer



Ralph Canine
1895–1969First director of the United States' National Security Agency

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Deer Creek 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)
- Moses E. Clapp: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William V. Lucas: William Vincent Lucas (1835-1921)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Claude R. Wickard: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ralph Canine: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Walter B. Rogers: Jackson, Tacoma, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clarence Whistler: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Akira: KMcWrestling Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons