6 famous people were born within 35 miles of Township 11
Dale Dodrill is the most widely known, written about in 6 languages. The nearest, Brent Collins, was born in Plainville, 1 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Township 11. The longest list of any town in Kansas belongs to Lawrence, with 48.
What stands out about Township 11’s famous people
Famous people born near Township 11
Nobody born in Township 11 is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Township 11 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)
- Dale Dodrill: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Veryl Switzer: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mal Stevens: The Boston Globe, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ron Schueler: Philadelphia Phillies, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons