Famous people · Jackson Township
Born near Jackson Township: 11 famous people within 35 miles
The best known of them is Sam Bowie, with articles in 22 languages. The nearest, Luther Reily, was born in Myerstown, 1 mi away. Over the border in Tulpehocken Township, one name is on record: John Andrew Shulze. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Jackson Township.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
6 mi
Sam Bowie
Best known
Sam Bowie
in 22 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jackson Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Jackson Township
Nobody born in Jackson Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Tammy Zywicki
1971–1992American student murdered 1992 in Missouri, U.S.
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Of the towns around it, Tulpehocken Township has the most on record.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jackson 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 (6)
- Sam Bowie: Lebanon High School, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Betty Harte: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Derek Fisher: thatlostdog--, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- George Nicholas Eckert: United States Mint, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Frank K. Hain: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Andrew Shulze: The original uploader was Great Scott at English Wikipedia., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons