Born near Elmira Township: 10 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Norman Rodgers, from Chatfield, 4 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Elmira Township is on record yet. The best known of them is Arthur B. Langlie, with articles in 10 languages. Next door, Chatfield lists 3, led by Norman Rodgers.
What stands out about Elmira Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Elmira Township
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
James C. Kelly
1857–1947American politician – Minnesota -- "J.C." House 1889-90 (District 1); Senate 1891-94 (District 1)
Art Donahue
1913–1942American World War II flying ace serving with the RAF


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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, Chatfield counts 3 famous people, the most of its neighbours.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Elmira 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)
- Arthur B. Langlie: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edwin Vincent O'Hara: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons