Famous people · Damascus Township
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Damascus Township
Closest of all is Frederick Cook, from Hortonville, 7 mi away. Cochecton, which borders it, has 2 on its list, the best known Frank Schulte. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Damascus Township. The Pennsylvania lists hold names for 946 towns.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Frederick Cook
Best known
Frederick Cook
in 34 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Damascus Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Damascus Township
Nobody born in Damascus Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Mary Dimmick Harrison
1858–1948Second wife of the 23rd United States president Benjamin Harrison
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Famous people from the towns next door
Cochecton has the longest list next door: 2.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Damascus 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)
- Frederick Cook: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Augustus Rowland: Henry Rowland, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lyman Lemnitzer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jennie Augusta Brownscombe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Dimmick Harrison: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Olver: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank Schulte: Charles M. Conlon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons