William Lawrence
1814–1895American politician from Ohio
Famous people · Center Township
13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Center Township
The nearest, William Lawrence, was born in Old Washington, 3 mi away. Of the towns next door, Old Washington lists the most: 3, with William Lawrence first. The best known of them is William Rainey Harper, with articles in 12 languages. No entry yet names Center Township as a birthplace.
Born nearby
13
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
William Rainey Harper
Best known
William Rainey Harper
in 12 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Center Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Center Township
The 13 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Herbert F. Christian
1912–1944United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
William Rainey Harper
1856–1906American academic administrator
Theodore Lukens
1848–1918American conservationist, Mayor of Pasadena, California, forester
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Old Washington: 3.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Center 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 (10)
- William Rainey Harper: Photographed by Gibson Art Galleries, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- David W. Stewart: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathan B. Scott: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Samuel Luccock Black: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Lawrence: Julian Vannerson, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Herbert F. Christian: US Army photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Lawrence: unidentified photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodore Lukens: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert B. Brown: Published by Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Welcome Gaston: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons