Famous people · Logan Township
Born near Logan Township: 11 famous people within 35 miles
Lexemuel Ray Hesler is the most widely known, written about in 9 languages. The nearest, Jacob Edwin Meeker, was born in Attica, 2 mi away. No famous person on record lists Logan Township as their birthplace yet. The longest list in Indiana is Gary’s, with 68 names.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Lexemuel Ray Hesler
Best known
Lexemuel Ray Hesler
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Logan Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Logan Township
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Bernard Sobel
1887–1964American playwright, drama critic, and author
Rena Elrod
1872–1950US politician, from 1924 member of the Illinois House of Representatives
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Logan 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 (6)
- Fred S. Purnell: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jacob Edwin Meeker: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Theodosia Mug: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Catherine Backus: Photographer: Mrs. R. B. McKenny., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- P. K. Spencer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rena Elrod: Ruth, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons