11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ohio Township
Of the towns next door, New Richmond lists the most: 4, with Albert P. Forsythe first. William J. Bulow is the most widely known, written about in 9 languages. Closest of all is Albert P. Forsythe, from New Richmond, 2 mi away. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Ohio Township.
What stands out about Ohio Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Ohio Township
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

John H. Wageman
1841–1916



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Famous people from the towns next door
The fullest list close by belongs to New Richmond, with 4.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ohio 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 J. Bulow: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Isaac N. Morris: Julian Vannerson (1827-1875), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Reader W. Clarke: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ulysses S. Grant, Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hugh L. Nichols: derivative work: Nesnad Hugh_H._L._Nichols,_12_profile_holding_cigar_(LOC).jpg: The Library of Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Clark Corbin: Unidentified photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
