Harland Sanders
1890–1980American entrepreneur (1890-1980) who founded KFC
Famous people · Underwood
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Underwood
The nearest, Harland Sanders, was born in Henryville, 3 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Underwood is on record yet. 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
12
within 35 miles
Closest
3 mi
Harland Sanders
Best known
Harland Sanders
in 52 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Underwood’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Underwood
Nobody born in Underwood is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
William Hayden English
1822–1896American politician
Albert E. Wiggam
1871–1957American psychologist and eugenicist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Underwood 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)
- William Hayden English: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William E. English: George Irving Reed, editor. Century Publishing and Engraving (Chicago, IL), publisher., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David Hogg: N/A (Unknown), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Michael Cleveland: Eric Frommer from Everett, WA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons