
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Sterling Township
Willie Cauley-Stein, born in Spearville, 12 mi away, is the closest. The list for Sterling Township is empty for now. No town in Kansas lists more than Lawrence, with 48. After Lawrence, the next longest list in Kansas is Kansas City’s, with 47.
What stands out about Sterling Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Sterling Township
Nobody born in Sterling Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

Ray Pleasant
1928–2022American politician in the state of Minnesota born 1928

Gary Patterson
born 1960American college football player, college football coach
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Sterling 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)
- Willie Cauley-Stein: All-Pro Reels, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gary Patterson: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons