Benjamin F. Harding
1823–1899American politician and lawyer
Famous people · Forkston Township
Born near Forkston Township: 12 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Benjamin F. Harding, from Tunkhannock, 13 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Forkston Township. 938 towns in Pennsylvania have at least one famous person on record. Bethlehem has the most of any town in Pennsylvania: 78.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Benjamin F. Harding
Best known
Benjamin F. Harding
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Forkston Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Forkston Township
Nobody born in Forkston Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Philip Van Doren Stern
1900–1984American writer and historian
Maynard Bixby
1853–1935Prospector, miner, mine broker, author, explorer of the Thomas Range, and mineral dealer of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Forkston 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 (2)
- Benjamin F. Harding: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Olive Harper: Ithica Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons