Famous people · Big Stone Township
11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Big Stone Township
Closest of all is Dan Jurgens, from Ortonville, 4 mi away. Ortonville, which borders it, has 6 on its list, the best known Dan Jurgens. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in Big Stone Township. 128 towns across South Dakota can name a famous person born there.
Born nearby
11
within 35 miles
Closest
4 mi
Dan Jurgens
Best known
Dan Jurgens
in 7 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Big Stone Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Big Stone Township
Nobody born in Big Stone Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Edwin Joseph Martinson
1891–1974American politician – Minnesota -- "Ed" House 1939-48 (District 48); House 1951-52 (District 48)
Eddie Kienholz
1889–1974American football, basketball, and baseball coach
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, Ortonville lists the most people: 6.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Big Stone 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 (3)
- Jack Manders: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Agnes Gardner Eyre: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Phil Saunders: Gemofadeal (derivative copy) The Miller Studio in Pierre, South Dakota (original), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons