Famous people · Jordan Township
Born near Jordan Township: 15 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Henry Howard Whitney, was born in Glen Hope, 4 mi away. The best known of them is John Patton Jr., with articles in 8 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Jordan Township. No town in Pennsylvania lists more than Bethlehem, with 78.
Born nearby
15
within 35 miles
Closest
9 mi
John Patton Jr.
Best known
John Patton Jr.
in 8 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Jordan Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Jordan Township
They were born in 8 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.
Charles Emory Patton
1859–1937American politician from Pennsylvania
Melvin L. Brown
1931–1950United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Jordan 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)
- John Patton Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Emory Patton: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marvin L. Esch: Campaign handbill (detail), 1967-1974, Collection of U.S. House of Representatives, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Melvin L. Brown: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph S. Ammerman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Gibson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons