Famous people · Wergeland Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Wergeland Township
Closest of all is Jerome Clark, from Canby, 6 mi away. In all of Minnesota, the famous people on record come from 439 towns. Duluth’s 50 names make the longest list in Minnesota. After Duluth, the next longest list in Minnesota is St. Cloud’s, with 48.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Jerome Clark
Best known
Jerome Clark
in 11 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Wergeland Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Wergeland Township
Nobody born in Wergeland Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Connie Ruth
born 1944American politician – Minnesota -House 2001-02 (District 28A); House 2003-08 (District 26A)
Luella Buros
1901–1995American painter, sculptor, photographer, and peace activist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Wergeland 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)
- Lee Savold: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Layton Kor: Pat Ament, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons