Famous people · Big Stone Township
Born near Big Stone Township: 10 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Dan Jurgens, was born in Ortonville, 5 mi away. Next door, Ortonville lists 6, led by Dan Jurgens. No famous person on record lists Big Stone Township as their birthplace yet. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
5 mi
Dan Jurgens
Best known
Dan Jurgens
in 7 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Big Stone Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Big Stone Township
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Edwin Joseph Martinson
1891–1974American politician – Minnesota -- "Ed" House 1939-48 (District 48); House 1951-52 (District 48)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Big Stone 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 (3)
- Jack Manders: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Agnes Gardner Eyre: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Phil Saunders: Gemofadeal (derivative copy) The Miller Studio in Pierre, South Dakota (original), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons