
Born near Waltz Township: 13 famous people within 35 miles
Derrick Norman Lehmer, born in Somerset, 2 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Cole Porter, with articles in 59 languages. The longest list in Indiana is Gary’s, with 68 names. After Gary, the next longest list in Indiana is Muncie’s, with 68.
What stands out about Waltz Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Waltz Township
Nobody born in Waltz Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.







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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Waltz 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)
- Cole Porter: unattributed, see link, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bob Gibbs: US House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Dingle: Film screenshot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gene Stratton-Porter: Gspmemorial, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Derrick Norman Lehmer: Konrad Jacobs, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
- Ole Olsen: William Morris Agency (management), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mike Emrick: Centpacrr at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons