Famous people · Springfield Township
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Springfield Township
Frederick William Freking, born in Heron Lake, 7 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Maria Schneider, with articles in 23 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Springfield Township. The longest list of any town in Minnesota belongs to Duluth, with 50.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
8 mi
Maria Schneider
Best known
Maria Schneider
in 23 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Springfield Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Springfield Township
The 12 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Harvey Edwin Swennes
1899–1964American politician – Minnesota -House 1939-40 (District 14)
Norris L. Einertson
born 1930Retired American Army officer and chaplain
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Springfield 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 (3)
- Johnny Olson: ABC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Garland Buckeye: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Norris L. Einertson: U.S. Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons