Famous people · Johnson Township
Born near Johnson Township: 9 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is Will Geer, with articles in 22 languages. Closest of all is Zerna Sharp, from Hillisburg, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Johnson Township. The longest list in Indiana is Gary’s, with 68 names.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Will Geer
Best known
Will Geer
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Johnson Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Johnson Township
Nobody born in Johnson Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Beryl H. Potter
1900–1985American astronomical researcher
Jack Dillon
1891–1942American boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Johnson 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)
- Will Geer: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Aidman: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Anthony Caruso: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Valentine Grant: Motion Picture Classic, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- May Wallace: Barber, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Dillon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rana Foroohar: Financial Times, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons