Famous people · Greer Township
Born near Greer Township: 12 famous people within 35 miles
James A. Hemenway is the most widely known, written about in 10 languages. The nearest, Oscar Raymond Luhring, was born in Haubstadt, 9 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Greer Township. The longest list of any town in Indiana belongs to Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
James A. Hemenway
Best known
James A. Hemenway
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Greer Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Greer Township
Nobody born in Greer Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
William Fortune
1863–1942American businessman, journalist, and civic leader
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Greer 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)
- James A. Hemenway: The original uploader was The Special Education Squad at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edd Roush: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert G. Roeder: Rockefeller gs, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jeremy Spencer: Ralph Arvesen, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Monte M. Katterjohn: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Oscar Raymond Luhring: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ken Penner: Houston Press, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons