Born near Medford Township: 15 famous people within 35 miles
Marcia Rodd is the most widely known, written about in 10 languages. The nearest, Alexander Pearson, Jr., was born in Sterling, 6 mi away. The longest list in Kansas is Lawrence’s, with 48 names. After Lawrence, the next longest list in Kansas is Kansas City’s, with 47.
What stands out about Medford Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Medford Township
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.




Richard J. Walsh
1886–1960American author, editor and publisher


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Medford 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 (6)
- Marcia Rodd: studio publicity photo 1970s, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Karl C. King: Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jerry Vasconcells: Air Service, United States Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alva Duer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Gary Banz: Legislative Service Bureau, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard J. Walsh: Arnold Genthe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons