Famous people · Norfolk Township
Born near Norfolk Township: 16 famous people within 35 miles
Charles Eastman is the most widely known, written about in 22 languages. Closest of all is Kathleen Winsor, from Olivia, 8 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Norfolk Township. The longest list of any town in Minnesota belongs to Duluth, with 50.
Born nearby
16
within 35 miles
Closest
12 mi
Charles Eastman
Best known
Charles Eastman
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Norfolk Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Norfolk Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Charles Eastman
1858–1939Native American physician and scouting pioneer
Don Berry
1932–2001American artist and author best known for his historical novels about early settlers in the Oregon Country
Paula Overby
1954–2022American politician from Minnesota
Monica Witni
1930–1982American composer, pianist, playwright and double bass player
Nathaniel John Holmberg
1878–1951American politician – Minnesota -- "N.J., Nate" House 1907-14 (District 22); Senate 1915-18 (District 23)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Norfolk 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 (6)
- Charles Eastman: Sawyer, Wells Moses Artist, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dorothy Peterson: Theatre Magazine Company; Irving Chidnoff (1896-1966), photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul F. Heard: Valley Times North Hollywood, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Andi Story: Gillfoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Blix Donnelly: Associated Press, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathaniel John Holmberg: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons