Famous people · Lincoln Township
Born near Lincoln Township: 8 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Larry Foss, from Castleton Township, 7 mi away. Next door, the list for Hutchinson holds 34, Richard Thorpe first. Richard Thorpe is the most widely known, written about in 29 languages. No town in Kansas lists more than Lawrence, with 48.
Born nearby
8
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Richard Thorpe
Best known
Richard Thorpe
in 29 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Lincoln Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Lincoln Township
The 8 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Margaret St. Clair
1911–1995American fantasy and science fiction author
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Nearby, Hutchinson has the most on record, with 34.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lincoln 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 (4)
- Richard Thorpe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kevin Yoder: US House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Margaret St. Clair: Ziff-Davis Publishing / Margaret St. Clair, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harold D. Smith: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons