Famous people · Harrison Township
20 famous people were born within 35 miles of Harrison Township
The nearest, Patty Jo Watson, was born in Superior, 8 mi away. John Mills Houston is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Harrison Township. No town in Kansas lists more than Lawrence, with 48.
Born nearby
20
within 35 miles
Closest
17 mi
John Mills Houston
Best known
John Mills Houston
in 8 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Harrison Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Harrison Township
Nobody born in Harrison Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Gregory Doud
born 2000American economist & government official
William Norris
1911–2006CEO of Control Data Corporation
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Harrison 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
- William Norris: Regina Kühne, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Wint Smith: U.S. Government Printing Office (Washington, DC)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ed Weir: Chicago Tribune, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gregory Doud: Office of the United States Trade Representative, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert D. Leigh: Carolyn Crossett Rowland, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tony Hobson: Mitch Weber, Fort Hays State University Digital Imaging Specialist, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons