#1Rushsylvania is the birthplace of 2 famous people
Most widely known is Aaron S. Watkins, the American politician, with articles in 4 languages. John W. Grabiel is the only other name on the list. Born in 1863, Aaron S. Watkins is the first name on record, and John W. Grabiel, born in 1867, the most recent. No town in Ohio lists more than Warren, with 54.

Born in Rushsylvania
#1John W. Grabiel
1867–1928Ohio and Arkansas lawyer; Republican politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Rushsylvania and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
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- Aaron S. Watkins: Library of Congress, originally from Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons