Famous people · Woodward Township
Born near Woodward Township: 16 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Bud George, from Houtzdale, 2 mi away. John Patton Jr. is the most widely known, written about in 8 languages. So far, no famous person on record was born in Woodward Township. Of the bordering towns, Boggs Township has a list, with Alvin Bush.
Born nearby
16
within 35 miles
Closest
11 mi
John Patton Jr.
Best known
John Patton Jr.
in 8 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Woodward Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Woodward Township
The 16 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
Charles Emory Patton
1859–1937American politician from Pennsylvania
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Famous people from the towns next door
Boggs Township has the longest list next door, one name.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Woodward 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)
- John Patton Jr.: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Emory Patton: Harris & Ewing, photographer, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Don Hilary Gingery: Photo Historian of the U.S. House of Representatives (Washington, DC)., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Joseph S. Ammerman: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Alvin Bush: U.S. Government Printing Office, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons