Born near Clearcreek Township: 7 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Bill Byrne, from Stoutsville, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Clearcreek Township. John Sherman is the most widely known, written about in 33 languages. 736 of the towns in Ohio list at least one person.
What stands out about Clearcreek Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Clearcreek Township
Nobody born in Clearcreek Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


John Sherman
1823–1900American cabinet secretary and senator



John Martin Vorys
1896–1968United States Representative from Ohio's 12th District from 1939 to 1959
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Clearcreek 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 (5)
- John Sherman: Brady-Handy Photograph Collection (Library of Congress), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Richard F. Outcault: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Sterling: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Ewing Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Martin Vorys: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons