Born near Lincoln Township: 6 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Ralph Winegarner, from Benton, 8 mi away. The best known of them is Kevin Schmidt, with articles in 19 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Lincoln Township. 359 towns across Kansas can name a famous person born there.
What stands out about Lincoln Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Lincoln Township
Nobody born in Lincoln Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Harold Manning
1909–2003American steeplechase and long-distance runner



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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 (3)
- Kevin Schmidt: Germar Derron, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Garner E. Shriver: Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Allen B. Kanavel: Chambers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons