Born near Blooming Township: 16 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Howard Brandt, from Emerado, 4 mi away. The best known of them is James Rosenquist, with articles in 40 languages. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Blooming Township. Fargo’s 91 names make the longest list in North Dakota.
What stands out about Blooming Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Blooming Township
The 16 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.




Frank A. R. Mayer
1895–1973American football player and coach


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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Blooming 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 (6)
- James Rosenquist: Russ Blaise at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lynn Anderson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Doug McDermott: U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Cacicia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- LeRoy Mason: Monogram Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Milton Hancock: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pat Owens: Nicole R. Mickelson, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons