Famous people · Troy Township
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Troy Township
The nearest, Kathleen Winsor, was born in Olivia, 4 mi away. Charles Eastman is the most widely known, written about in 22 languages. No famous person’s birth in Troy Township is on record yet. Next door, the list for Olivia holds 5, Kathleen Winsor first.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Charles Eastman
Best known
Charles Eastman
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Troy Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Troy Township
Nobody born in Troy Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Nathaniel John Holmberg
1878–1951American politician – Minnesota -- "N.J., Nate" House 1907-14 (District 22); Senate 1915-18 (District 23)
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
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Troy 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)
- Charles Eastman: Sawyer, Wells Moses Artist, 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