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Famous people · Jackson Township

4 famous people were born within 35 miles of Jackson Township

Charles Murray, born in Laurel, 6 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Lew Wallace, with articles in 49 languages. The list for Jackson Township is empty for now. No town in Indiana lists more than Gary, with 68.

#1 best knownLew WallacePolitics & Law · 1827–1905
Born nearby
4
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Lew Wallace
Best known
Lew Wallace
in 49 Wikipedia languages

What stands out about Jackson Township’s famous people

★ What stands out · Close to home

Famous people born near Jackson Township

The 4 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.

10 mi20 mi35 miBrookville · 3Laurel · 1Jackson Township
Lew Wallace

Lew Wallace

1827–1905

American lawyer, Union general in the American Civil War, territorial governor and statesman, politician, and author of 'Ben Hur'

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jackson 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.

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