5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Union Township
The nearest, Del Lundgren, was born in Lindsborg, 5 mi away. The best known of them is George Seanor Robb, with articles in 4 languages. Lawrence has the most of any town in Kansas: 48. After Lawrence, the next longest list in Kansas is Kansas City’s, with 47.
What stands out about Union Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Union Township
They were born in 3 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Thomas Walter Darrah
1873–1955United States Army brigadier general

George Seanor Robb
1887–1972United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Union 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)
- George Seanor Robb: United States Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Walter Darrah: War Department. Army War College. Historical Section. World War I Branch. ca. 1918-ca. 1948, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons