Famous people · Ridgefield Township
14 famous people were born within 35 miles of Ridgefield Township
Thomas Edison is the most widely known, written about in 254 languages. Closest of all is Logan Stieber, from Monroeville, 2 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Ridgefield Township. Next door, Norwalk lists 26, led by George Kennan.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
4 mi
Thomas Edison
Best known
Thomas Edison
in 254 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Ridgefield Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Ridgefield Township
Nobody born in Ridgefield Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with the most names is Norwalk, at 26.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Ridgefield 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 (7)
- Thomas Edison: Louis Bachrach, Bachrach Studios, restored by Michel Vuijlsteke, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Kennan: Matsaevich & Co., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Paul Brown: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Stephen M. Young: United States Senate Historical Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ban Johnson: No known restrictions on publication, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Logan Stieber: GOhioCasts, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Suzan Rose Benedict: Smith College, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons