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Famous people · Alton Township

Born near Alton Township: 10 famous people within 35 miles

The nearest, Aaron Sheehan, was born in Janesville, 5 mi away. The best known of them is Leroy Shield, with articles in 11 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Alton Township. In Minnesota, 420 towns have someone on the list.

#1 best knownLeroy ShieldFilm, TV & Stage · 1893–1962
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Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
10 mi
Leroy Shield
Best known
Leroy Shield
in 11 Wikipedia languages

What stands out about Alton Township’s famous people

★ What stands out · Close to home

Famous people born near Alton Township

They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

10 mi20 mi35 miWaseca · 6Janesville · 1Waterville · 1New Richland · 1Mapleton · 1Alton Township
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Alton 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.

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