
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Washington Township
The nearest, Martin E. Trapp, was born in Robinson, 8 mi away. Joe Tinker is the most widely known, written about in 7 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Washington Township. The Kansas lists hold names for 310 towns.
What stands out about Washington Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Washington Township
Nobody born in Washington Township 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 Washington 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)
- Joe Tinker: Charles M. Conlon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Martin E. Trapp: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Danny J. Petersen: The original uploader was Kumioko at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Floyd Breeding: US Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harry Chapman: Bain News Service, publisher, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wallace H. Graham: U.S. Govt, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons