
Born near Marsh Township: 6 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Earl Pomeroy, from Valley City, 5 mi away. No famous person’s birth in Marsh Township is on record yet. Fargo’s 91 names make the longest list in North Dakota. After Fargo, the next longest list in North Dakota is Minot’s, with 50.
What stands out about Marsh Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Marsh Township
They were born in 2 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.




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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Marsh 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)
- Earl Pomeroy: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James M. McPherson: United States Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Tyrell Terry: Ron Sellers from Alameda, USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ray M. Flavin: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons