13 famous people were born within 35 miles of Spencer Township
The nearest, Kathy Krendl, was born in Spencerville, 2 mi away. Next door, Marion Township lists one, Dick Faust. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Spencer Township. The best known of them is William K. Howard, with articles in 16 languages.
What stands out about Spencer Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Spencer Township
They were born in 5 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.







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Famous people from the towns next door
The neighbour with a name on record is Marion Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Spencer 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)
- William K. Howard: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Neely Edwards: Photo by Freulich, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Sabrina Scharf: NBC Television, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Anthony Mooney: Harris-Ewing collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Robert B. Gordon: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bill Lange: Bowman, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clara Chipman Newton: Mary Louis McLaughlin (1847 - 1939) – Painter (American) Born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Died in Cincinnati, Ohio. Details on Google Art Project, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons