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Famous people · Franklin Township

12 famous people were born within 35 miles of Franklin Township

Fred Waring is the most widely known, written about in 9 languages. Closest of all is William P. Maclay, from Spruce Creek Township, 5 mi away. No famous person on record lists Franklin Township as their birthplace yet. Across the town line, Spruce Creek Township lists one, William P. Maclay.

#1 best knownFred WaringMusic · 1900–1984
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Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
Fred Waring
Best known
Fred Waring
in 9 Wikipedia languages

What stands out about Franklin Township’s famous people

Close to homeEvery name here comes from a town within 35 miles, 12 in all.
★ What stands out · Close to home

Famous people born near Franklin Township

Nobody born in Franklin Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.

10 mi20 mi35 miTyrone · 5Petersburg · 3Spruce Creek Township · 1Stormstown · 1Franklin Township
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Famous people from the towns next door

Spruce Creek Township has the longest list next door, one name.

William P. MaclaySpruce Creek TownshipWilliam P. Maclay

From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Franklin 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.

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