17 famous people were born within 35 miles of Buffalo Township
Rich Pahls, born in Jewell, 3 mi away, is the closest. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Buffalo Township. The best known of them is Rodger Ward, with articles in 18 languages. The longest list of any town in Kansas belongs to Lawrence, with 48.
What stands out about Buffalo Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Buffalo Township
Nobody born in Buffalo Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.




Gregory Doud
born 2000American economist & government official



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Buffalo 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)
- John Mills Houston: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wint Smith: U.S. Government Printing Office (Washington, DC)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nancy Moritz: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Darrow: Goudey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Margaret H'Doubler: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gregory Doud: Office of the United States Trade Representative, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mulford Winsor: Harris & Ewing, Inc., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons