
Born near Troy Township: 6 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Nemo Leibold, was born in Butler, 4 mi away. Lurene Tuttle is the most widely known, written about in 18 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Troy Township yet. No town in Indiana lists more than Gary, with 68.
What stands out about Troy Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Troy Township
Nobody born in Troy Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Owen Ray Skelton
1886–1969American automotive engineer, automobile designer, businessman


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Troy 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 (4)
- Lurene Tuttle: CBS Radio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Raymond E. Willis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nemo Leibold: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Owen Ray Skelton: United States Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons