Famous people · Washington Township
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Washington Township
Sylvia Likens, born in Lebanon, 8 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Will Geer, with articles in 22 languages. Across the town line, Jefferson Township lists 3, Art Watson first. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Washington Township.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Will Geer
Best known
Will Geer
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Washington Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Washington Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Jack Dillon
1891–1942American boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Washington 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)
- Will Geer: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Aidman: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sylvia Likens: Lester and Elizabeth Grimes, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Anthony Caruso: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Valentine Grant: Motion Picture Classic, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jack Dillon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rick Mount: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rana Foroohar: Financial Times, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons