Philip Van Doren Stern
1900–1984American writer and historian
Famous people · North Branch Township
12 famous people were born within 35 miles of North Branch Township
Closest of all is Philip Van Doren Stern, from Wyalusing, 12 mi away. Benjamin F. Harding is the most widely known, written about in 10 languages. The list for North Branch Township is empty for now. The longest list in Pennsylvania is Bethlehem’s, with 78 names.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Benjamin F. Harding
Best known
Benjamin F. Harding
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about North Branch Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near North Branch Township
Nobody born in North Branch Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Maynard Bixby
1853–1935Prospector, miner, mine broker, author, explorer of the Thomas Range, and mineral dealer of Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Benjamin F. Harding
1823–1899American politician and lawyer
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is North Branch 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 (2)
- Benjamin F. Harding: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Olive Harper: Ithica Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons