22 famous people were born within 35 miles of Mount Pleasant Township
The nearest, Doug Russell, was born in Bulger, 5 mi away. Perry Como is the most widely known, written about in 52 languages. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Mount Pleasant Township. Next door, Smith Township lists one, Doc Skender.
What stands out about Mount Pleasant Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Mount Pleasant Township
Nobody born in Mount Pleasant Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.








Jonathan Letterman
1824–1872United States Army officer and surgeon
Thomas A. Holmes
1804–1888American surveyor, trader, and politician
Elva Lawton
1896–1993American botanist and bryologist
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns around it, Smith Township has the most on record.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Mount Pleasant 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)
- Perry Como: Walter Albertin, World Telegram staff photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Bobby Vinton: William Morris Agency (managment), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marty Schottenheimer: Johnmaxmena2, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Marvin Lewis: Senior Airman Andria J. Allmond; cropped by User:Blueag9., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Theodosius (Lazor): Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Irvine Dungan: unidentified sketch artist, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John D. Fredericks: Bain News Service, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jonathan Letterman: USG, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons