Famous people · Troy Township
Born near Troy Township: 14 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, John T. Myers, was born in Covington, 2 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Troy Township. Gary’s 68 names make the longest list in Indiana. After Gary, the next longest list in Indiana is Muncie’s, with 68.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
2 mi
John T. Myers
Best known
John T. Myers
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Troy Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Troy Township
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Bernard Sobel
1887–1964American playwright, drama critic, and author
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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 (7)
- John T. Myers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cecil M. Harden: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred S. Purnell: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Albert Lee Stephens, Sr.: Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jacob Edwin Meeker: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph B. Cheadle: Thomas Wallace Knox, author. P. F. Collier (New York, NY), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Stewart Voorhees: "Times-Picayune" (New Orleans, LA)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons