Famous people · Rome Township
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Rome Township
The nearest, Theodore Newcomb, was born in Rock Creek, 3 mi away. The list for Rome Township is empty for now. The best known of them is Ransom E. Olds, with articles in 24 languages. Across Ohio, the lists cover 709 towns.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Ransom E. Olds
Best known
Ransom E. Olds
in 24 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Rome Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Rome Township
The 10 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Marcus E. Jones
1852–1934American geologist and botanist
George Van Tassel
1910–1978American author, inventor, ufologist
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rome 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)
- Ransom E. Olds: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marcus E. Jones: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodore E. Burton: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- L. Paul Howland: Harris-Ewing collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Van Tassel: Sioux City Journal, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lewis Sperry Chafer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons