Famous people · Newport Township
Born near Newport Township: 7 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Floyd Wooldridge, was born in Jerico Springs, 9 mi away. The best known of them is Harlow Shapley, with articles in 53 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Newport Township. No town in Missouri lists more than St. Joseph, with 57.
Born nearby
7
within 35 miles
Closest
19 mi
Harlow Shapley
Best known
Harlow Shapley
in 53 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Newport Township’s famous people
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Famous people born near Newport Township
Nobody born in Newport 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 Newport 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 (4)
- Harlow Shapley: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank D. Williams: Character Pictures Corporation, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Curt Davis: Zeenut, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Harrison DeArmond: Pach Brothers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons