Famous people · Dryden Township
5 famous people were born within 35 miles of Dryden Township
John McGovern is the most widely known, written about in 3 languages. The nearest, John K. Dow, was born in Gaylord, 3 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Dryden Township is on record yet. The longest list in Minnesota is Duluth’s, with 50 names.
Born nearby
5
within 35 miles
Closest
5 mi
John McGovern
Best known
John McGovern
in 3 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Dryden Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Dryden Township
Nobody born in Dryden Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Vernon L. Sommerdorf
1921–2009American politician – Minnesota -House 1965-66 (District 49); House 1967-72 (District 43B)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Dryden 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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- John McGovern: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons