9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Cannon Falls Township
David Gebhard, born in Cannon Falls, 3 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Patrick Flueger, with articles in 27 languages. The nearest list is next door in Leon Township: one name, Oliver J. Lee. No famous person on record lists Cannon Falls Township as their birthplace yet.
What stands out about Cannon Falls Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Cannon Falls Township
They were born in 4 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Francis G. Judge
1908–1994American politician – Minnesota -House 1969-72 (District 19A)

Frances Theresa Densmore
1867–1957American anthropologist and ethnologist

Walter E. Day
1880–1969American politician – Minnesota -House 1919-34 (District 65); House 1937-60 (District 65)
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Famous people from the towns next door
Around it, only Leon Township has someone listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cannon Falls 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)
- Patrick Flueger: Frantogian, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ann Louise Winblad: JD Lasica, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons