Benjamin F. Harding
1823–1899American politician and lawyer
Famous people · Washington Township
9 famous people were born within 35 miles of Washington Township
Benjamin F. Harding, born in Tunkhannock, 4 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is Christy Mathewson, with articles in 21 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Washington Township yet. No town in Pennsylvania lists more than Bethlehem, with 78.
Born nearby
9
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
Christy Mathewson
Best known
Christy Mathewson
in 21 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Washington Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Washington Township
The 9 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Christy Mathewson
1880–1925American Major League baseball player, manager
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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 (4)
- Christy Mathewson: Paul Thompson, photographer., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Benjamin F. Harding: Mathew Benjamin Brady, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Henry Mathewson: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Olive Harper: Ithica Daily News, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons