Born near Garfield Township: 5 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Len St. Jean, was born in Newberry, 12 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Garfield Township. Dearborn’s 63 names make the longest list in Michigan. After Dearborn, the next longest list in Michigan is Muskegon’s, with 61.
What stands out about Garfield Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Garfield Township
Nobody born in Garfield 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 Garfield 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)
- F. Robert Edwards: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Martin R. Bradley: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons