Earl C. Slipher
1883–1964American astronomer and politician
Famous people · Washington Township
Born near Washington Township: 13 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is Will Geer, with articles in 22 languages. Earl C. Slipher, born in Mulberry, 4 mi away, is the closest. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Washington Township. Across Indiana, the lists cover 385 towns.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
5 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
Nobody born in Washington Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Jack Dillon
1891–1942American boxer who held the Light Heavyweight Championship of the World
William V. Rinehart
1835–1918American soldier who served as a Union Army officer
William W. Rogers
1893–1976
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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 (11)
- Will Geer: CBS Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Aidman: CBS Television, 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
- Rana Foroohar: Financial Times, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Anson Mills: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William La Follette: "Leavenworth Echo" (Leavenworth, WA)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh Lowery: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William W. Rogers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William V. Rinehart: Photo not credited in any obvious way, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons