
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Folsom Township
The nearest, Arthur E. Nelson, was born in Browns Valley, 3 mi away. In Minnesota, 416 towns have someone on the list. Next door, the list for Browns Valley holds 8, Arthur E. Nelson first. Not one famous person on record comes from Folsom Township yet.
What stands out about Folsom Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Folsom Township
The 7 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.


Charles M. Dale
1893–1978American lawyer, 66th governor of New Hampshire

Charles Burnett
1882–1945Senior commander in the Royal Air Force


Who’s the most famous person from Folsom Township?
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Famous people from the towns next door
Browns Valley has the longest list next door: 8.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Folsom 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)
- Arthur E. Nelson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles M. Dale: Department of the Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Royce Williams: SECWAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Burnett: photographer noit identified, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Osborne Cowles: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
