9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Garfield Township
Lloyd Madden, born in Lewis, 8 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Dale Burnett, with articles in 4 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Garfield Township yet. The longest list in Kansas is Lawrence’s, with 48 names.
What stands out about Garfield Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Garfield Township
Nobody born in Garfield Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Gary Patterson
born 1960American college football player, college football coach

Mark Jennings
born 1961Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
Mildred Bertha Thurow Tate
1904–1996American rural sociologist and university dean
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Garfield 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 (2)
- Gene Keady: Purdue University, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gary Patterson: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons