
Born near Washington Township: 2 famous people within 35 miles
William R. Schmidt, born in Verdigre, 11 mi away, is the closest. So far, no famous person on record was born in Washington Township. The longest list in Nebraska is Lincoln’s, with 45 names. After Lincoln, the next longest list in Nebraska is Hastings’, with 40.


What stands out about Washington Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Washington Township
Nobody born in Washington 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 Washington 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 (2)
- William R. Schmidt: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pauline Davis: California State Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons