Born near Ogden Township: 14 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is Christine Gregoire, with articles in 27 languages. Closest of all is Marvin B. Prentiss, from Metamora, 4 mi away. Next door, Palmyra Township lists one, George Wilson. So far, no famous person on record was born in Ogden Township.
What stands out about Ogden Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Ogden Township
They were born in 7 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.




Norman Bel Geddes
1893–1958American theatrical and industrial designer



Hal B. Jennings
1915–2008Surgeon General of the United States Army

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Famous people from the towns next door
The best known from each town bordering Ogden Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ogden 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 (8)
- Christine Gregoire: State of Washington, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Norman Bel Geddes: Francis Bruguière, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kirk Baily: Kirk Baily celebration of life, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert B. Howell: United States Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Harlan Briggs: Film screenshot (Selznick International Pictures), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Haubiel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Wilson: Manitowoc baseball club, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hal B. Jennings: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
