16 famous people were born within 35 miles of Jefferson Township
The best known of them is Glenn Davis, with articles in 30 languages. The nearest, John L. Brunner, was born in Langeloth, 4 mi away. Doc Skender is the one name listed next door in Smith Township. No famous person on record lists Jefferson Township as their birthplace yet.
What stands out about Jefferson Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Jefferson Township
They were born in 9 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Elva Lawton
1896–1993American botanist and bryologist



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Famous people from the towns next door
Close by, the fullest list is Smith Township’s: one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jefferson 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 (3)
- Glenn Davis: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Isaac H. Duval: USA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Ron Williams: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons