
7 famous people were born within 35 miles of Lancaster Township
Kitty McHugh, born in Harmony, 2 mi away, is the closest. The list for Lancaster Township is empty for now. The best known of them is Jim Gerlach, with articles in 13 languages. 998 towns across Pennsylvania can name a famous person born there.
What stands out about Lancaster Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Lancaster Township
Nobody born in Lancaster Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.



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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Lancaster 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)
- Jim Gerlach: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Hack Wilson: Goudey, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kitty McHugh: First Division Pictures, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons