Famous people · Washington Township
Born near Washington Township: 14 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Richard Hartshorne, from Kittanning, 7 mi away. Across the town line, Madison Township lists one, Randall Silvis. Not one famous person on record comes from Washington Township yet. In all of Pennsylvania, the famous people on record come from 994 towns.
Born nearby
14
within 35 miles
Closest
7 mi
Richard Hartshorne
Best known
Richard Hartshorne
in 20 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Washington Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Washington Township
The 14 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Raymond Harvey
1920–1996United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
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Close by, Madison Township counts one famous person.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Washington 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 (5)
- Richard Hartshorne: Wisconsin Alumni Association, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George L. Shoup: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Jason Altmire: United States Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Raymond Harvey: United States Army, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Willis James Hulings: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons