9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Spiritwood Township
Peggy Lee is the most widely known, written about in 52 languages. Closest of all is Robert T. Huber, from Eckelson Township, 5 mi away. The list for Spiritwood Township is empty for now. Next door, Eckelson Township lists one, Robert T. Huber.
What stands out about Spiritwood Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Spiritwood Township
The 9 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.


Louis L'Amour
1908–1988American novelist and short story writer


Stanley N. Thorup
1929–1997American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1971-72 (District 57); Senate 1973-74 (District 47)
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Famous people from the towns next door
Eckelson Township has the longest list next door, one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Spiritwood 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)
- Peggy Lee: General Artists Corporation (management), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Louis L'Amour: Thomas J. Kravitz, Los Angeles Times, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard Hieb: NASA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jim Ramstad: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons