Famous people · Perry Township
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Perry Township
Ward Williams, born in Colfax, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Will Geer, with articles in 22 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Perry Township. The longest list of any town in Indiana belongs to Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Will Geer
Best known
Will Geer
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Perry Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Perry Township
Nobody born in Perry Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Jack Dillon
1891–1942American boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World
Earl C. Slipher
1883–1964American astronomer and politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Perry 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 (8)
- 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
- Jack Dillon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rana Foroohar: Financial Times, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Anson Mills: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William La Follette: "Leavenworth Echo" (Leavenworth, WA)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons