Born near Oregon Township: 12 famous people within 35 miles
Florence Eugene Baldwin, born in Bethany, 5 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Frederick Cook, with articles in 34 languages. Of the bordering towns, Lebanon Township has a list, with John Gloninger. The list for Oregon Township is empty for now.
What stands out about Oregon Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Oregon Township
Nobody born in Oregon 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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Famous people from the towns next door
The best known from each town bordering Oregon Township.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Oregon 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 (7)
- Frederick Cook: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Augustus Rowland: Henry Rowland, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Lyman Lemnitzer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Pat O'Malley: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jennie Augusta Brownscombe: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Mary Dimmick Harrison: Harris & Ewing, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Olver: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons