Famous people · New York Township
8 famous people were born within 35 miles of New York Township
The best known of them is Zack Wheat, with articles in 9 languages. Closest of all is Herb Conyers, from Cowgill, 6 mi away. No town in Missouri lists more than St. Joseph, with 57. After St. Joseph, the next longest list in Missouri is Columbia’s, with 51.
Born nearby
8
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Zack Wheat
Best known
Zack Wheat
in 9 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about New York Township’s famous people
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Famous people born near New York Township
Nobody born in New York Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is New York 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)
- Zack Wheat: Charles M. Conlon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Cash Penney: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jerry Litton: US Government Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Kirkpatrick: State of Missouri, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mack Wheat: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons