Famous people · Washington Township
Born near Washington Township: 9 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Ted Lewis, was born in Circleville, 3 mi away. Next door, Circleville lists 12, led by Ted Lewis. No entry yet names Washington Township as a birthplace. The Ohio lists hold names for 738 towns.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
3 mi
Ted Lewis
Best known
Ted Lewis
in 17 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Washington Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Washington Township
Nobody born in Washington Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
John Cradlebaugh
1819–1872Union United States Army officer, legislator, and district court justice
William Sooy Smith
1830–1916Union United States Army general and civil engineer
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Famous people from the towns next door
The fullest list close by belongs to Circleville, with 12.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Washington 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)
- Ted Lewis: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Thomas Sterling: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Cradlebaugh: (not credited), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Archibald Lybrand: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clarence A. Reid: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Genevieve Estelle Jones: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Sooy Smith: Baker's Art Gallery, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons