Famous people · Union Township
16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Union Township
The nearest, William Albert Wirt, was born in Markle, 4 mi away. Markle, which borders it, has 2 on its list, the best known William Albert Wirt. The best known of them is Dan Butler, with articles in 28 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Union Township.
Born nearby
16
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Dan Butler
Best known
Dan Butler
in 28 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Union Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Union Township
Nobody born in Union Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Elizebeth Smith Friedman
1892–1980American cryptanalyst and author
Edwin Albert Link
1904–1981American inventor and underwater diver
David Ralph "Boag" Johnson
1921–2005American professional basketball player
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Of the towns around it, Markle has the most on record: 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Union 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)
- Dan Butler: Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Elizebeth Smith Friedman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chris Kramer: flickr user JJSnickers, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- David Ralph "Boag" Johnson: Dave Payton, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Chris Schenkel: American Broadcasting Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Albert Wirt: Bain, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Josh VanMeter: All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Stocksdale: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons