Famous people · Orange Township
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Orange Township
The nearest, George Willis Ritchey, was born in Tuppers Plains, 3 mi away. Chester Township, which borders it, has 2 on its list, the best known Mary Emilie Holmes. The list for Orange Township is empty for now. The longest list of any town in Ohio belongs to Warren, with 54.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
3 mi
George Willis Ritchey
Best known
George Willis Ritchey
in 17 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Orange Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Orange Township
Nobody born in Orange Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Mary Emilie Holmes
1849–1906American geologist, palaeontologist, teacher and philanthropist (d. 1906)
William P. Halliday
1827–1899Steamboat captain and developer in Cairo, Illinois
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The longest list nearby is Chester Township’s, with 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Orange 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 (8)
- George Willis Ritchey: Kowloonese at English Wikipedia, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Emilie Holmes: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Cy Morgan: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Benny Kauff: Chicago Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kid Elberfeld: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William P. Halliday: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Danny Hall: Thomson200, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Nial R. Hysell: Baker's Art Gallery, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons