Born near Longswamp Township: 19 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Gibby Hatton, from Alburtis, 3 mi away. George S. Messersmith is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. Next door, the list for Upper Macungie Township holds William Martin Croll. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Longswamp Township.
What stands out about Longswamp Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Longswamp Township
They were born in 8 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Heather Parry
born 2000American film and television producer






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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns around it, Upper Macungie Township has the most on record.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Longswamp 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 (8)
- George S. Messersmith: Richling, J., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Annie Funk: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Kyzir White: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Marcus C.L. Kline: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Carl Mathias: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bobby Rothermel: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Manan Trivedi: User:Msetley, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Martin Croll: National Photo Company, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
