Earl C. Slipher
1883–1964American astronomer and politician
Famous people · Ross Township
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ross Township
Will Geer is the most widely known, written about in 22 languages. The nearest, Earl C. Slipher, was born in Mulberry, 4 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Ross Township. No town in Indiana lists more than Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Will Geer
Best known
Will Geer
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Ross Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Ross Township
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Jack Dillon
1891–1942American boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World
Ralph Canine
1895–1969First director of the United States' National Security Agency
William V. Rinehart
1835–1918American soldier who served as a Union Army officer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ross 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 (11)
- 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
- Ralph Canine: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Akira: KMcWrestling Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Brandon Dillon: 2C2K Photography from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh Lowery: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William V. Rinehart: Photo not credited in any obvious way, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons