Born near Whitewater Township: 9 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Dana Stubblefield, was born in Cleves, 3 mi away. Benjamin Harrison is the most widely known, written about in 136 languages. Next door, the list for Colerain Township holds Kerry Coombs. Not one famous person on record comes from Whitewater Township yet.
What stands out about Whitewater Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Whitewater Township
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Benjamin Harrison
1833–1901President of the United States, 1889-1893


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Famous people from the towns next door
Colerain Township has the longest list next door, one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Whitewater 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 (5)
- Benjamin Harrison: Pach Brothers, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lonnie Mack: Russell House, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Herbert Yost: The Theatre Magazine Co., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kerry Coombs: Chipermc, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ambrose E. B. Stephens: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons

