7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Lackawaxen Township
The nearest, Homer Bigart, was born in Hawley, 6 mi away. The best known of them is Henry Augustus Rowland, with articles in 27 languages. The list for Lackawaxen Township is empty for now. Bethlehem’s 78 names make the longest list in Pennsylvania.
What stands out about Lackawaxen Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Lackawaxen Township
Nobody born in Lackawaxen Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.




Mary Dimmick Harrison
1858–1948Second wife of the 23rd United States president Benjamin Harrison
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lackawaxen 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 (4)
- Henry Augustus Rowland: Henry Rowland, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lyman Lemnitzer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jennie Augusta Brownscombe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Dimmick Harrison: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons