12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Township 2
The nearest, Floyd Zaiger, was born in Kennard, 5 mi away. Next door, the list for Blair holds 8, Megan Hunt first. Marlon Brando is the most widely known, written about in 158 languages. The longest list of any town in Nebraska belongs to Lincoln, with 45.
What stands out about Township 2’s famous people
Famous people born near Township 2
Nobody born in Township 2 is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Hugh Rhea
1909–1973American football player, track and field athlete


Warren Buffett
born 1930American investor, entrepreneur and businessman


Fred Astaire
1899–1987American dancer, choreographer, actor, and singer




Who’s the most famous person from Township 2?
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, 1 have famous names listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Township 2 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 (9)
- Marlon Brando: None visible/Paramount Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Warren Buffett: Mark Hirschey, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Malcolm X: Marion S. Trikosko, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Fred Astaire: Studio publicity still, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nick Nolte: Alain Zirah, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Marg Helgenberger: Alan Light, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Jordan Larson: Sakhalinio, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Harold Edgerton: Bill Chaplis, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Megan Hunt: Megan Hunt, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
