Born near Adams Township: 6 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, James R. Peterson, was born in Revillo, 1 mi away. The best known of them is Jack Manders, with articles in 3 languages. 125 of the towns in South Dakota list at least one person. No famous person on record lists Adams Township as their birthplace yet.
What stands out about Adams Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Adams Township
Nobody born in Adams Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Eddie Kienholz
1889–1974American football, basketball, and baseball coach
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Adams 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)
- Jack Manders: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Phil Saunders: Gemofadeal (derivative copy) The Miller Studio in Pierre, South Dakota (original), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons