Famous people · Washington Township
Born near Washington Township: 20 famous people within 35 miles
P. K. Spencer, born in Williamsport, 2 mi away, is the closest. No famous person’s birth in Washington Township is on record yet. The best known of them is John T. Myers, with articles in 10 languages. The longest list of any town in Indiana belongs to Gary, with 68.
Born nearby
20
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
John T. Myers
Best known
John T. Myers
in 10 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.
Emily Caroline Chandler Hodgin
1838–1907American temperance reformer
Bernard Sobel
1887–1964American playwright, drama critic, and author
Rena Elrod
1872–1950US politician, from 1924 member of the Illinois House of Representatives
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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 (13)
- John T. Myers: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cecil M. Harden: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred S. Purnell: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Albert Lee Stephens, Sr.: Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jacob Edwin Meeker: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Stewart Voorhees: "Times-Picayune" (New Orleans, LA)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Enos H. Nebeker: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Eugene Savage: Eugene Savage, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Theodosia Mug: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Catherine Backus: Photographer: Mrs. R. B. McKenny., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- P. K. Spencer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Rena Elrod: Ruth, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Emily Caroline Chandler Hodgin: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons