
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Butler Township
The nearest, William Fletcher Sapp, was born in Danville, 7 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Butler Township. No town in Ohio lists more than Warren, with 54. After Warren, the next longest list in Ohio is Hamilton’s, with 51.
What stands out about Butler Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Butler Township
They were born in 2 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.





Francis Key Brooke
1852–1918Missionary bishop of what is now the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma

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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Butler 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)
- William Fletcher Sapp: Mathew Brady or Levin Handy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert M. Nevin: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lyman R. Critchfield: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Miles Kendrick: Perry, William Stevens, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Francis Key Brooke: Perry, WIlliam Stevens, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Novice Gail Fawcett: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons