Philip Van Doren Stern
1900–1984American writer and historian
Famous people · Wilmot Township
10 famous people were born within 35 miles of Wilmot Township
Philip Van Doren Stern, born in Wyalusing, 5 mi away, is the closest. No entry yet names Wilmot Township as a birthplace. 982 towns in Pennsylvania have at least one famous person on record. The longest list of any town in Pennsylvania belongs to Bethlehem, with 78.
Born nearby
10
within 35 miles
Closest
5 mi
Philip Van Doren Stern
Best known
Philip Van Doren Stern
in 10 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Wilmot Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Wilmot Township
Nobody born in Wilmot 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
Ada Bittenbender
1848–1925American lawyer, feminist activist
Marian W. Clarke
1880–1953American politician
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Wilmot 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)
- Ada Bittenbender: Frances Elizabeth Willard (Life time: 1839-1898), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Marian W. Clarke: U.S. Congress, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons