Famous people · Floyd Township
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Floyd Township
The nearest, Estel Wood Kelley, was born in Coatesville, 5 mi away. Sam Thompson is the most widely known, written about in 11 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Floyd Township yet. The Indiana lists hold names for 378 towns.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Sam Thompson
Best known
Sam Thompson
in 11 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Floyd Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Floyd Township
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Adrian Marks
1917–1998Joshua Harrison Bruce, Sr.
1833–1891American politician – Minnesota -- "J.H." House 1885-86 (District 40)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Floyd 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 (3)
- Sam Thompson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Hurst: Thomson200, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- John Millikin: Army and Navy Publishing Company (Baton Rouge, LA), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons