Born near Cornish Township: 10 famous people within 35 miles
Earl V. Johnson, born in Winthrop, 4 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Tippi Hedren, with articles in 50 languages. Of the bordering towns, Winthrop has a list, with Earl V. Johnson. No town in Minnesota lists more than Duluth, with 50.
What stands out about Cornish Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Cornish Township
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.





Monica Witni
1930–1982American composer, pianist, playwright and double bass player
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Famous people from the towns next door
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Cornish 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 (5)
- Tippi Hedren: Hollywood Press Syndicate, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Wanda Gág: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kathryn Adams Doty: RKO Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Brad Finstad: House Creative Services, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lenore Ulric: Trailer screenshot, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons