6 famous people were born within 35 miles of Norwich Township
Bull Wagner, born in Lilley Township, 13 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Thomas D. Schall, with articles in 10 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Norwich Township. No town in Michigan lists more than Dearborn, with 63.
What stands out about Norwich Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Norwich Township
They were born in 3 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Harold Cronk
born 1974American film director and producer

John W. Blodgett
1860–1951American lumberman, civic leader, and philanthropist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Norwich 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)
- Thomas D. Schall: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Wright: Boston Red Sox, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons