11 famous people were born within 35 miles of Draper Township
Vern Larson, born in Vivian, 12 mi away, is the closest. The best known of them is John Thune, with articles in 38 languages. Not one famous person on record comes from Draper Township yet. No town in South Dakota lists more than Sioux Falls, with 54.
What stands out about Draper Township’s famous people
Famous people born near Draper Township
They were born in 6 towns within 35 miles, nearest first.

Clint Roberts
1935–2017United States Congressman from South Dakota







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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Draper 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 (8)
- John Thune: U.S. Senate Photographic Studio, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Abourezk: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- James Abdnor: United States Senate, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Dusty Johnson: Kristie Boyd, U.S. House Office of Photography, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Clint Roberts: US Government, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Grey Zabel: The White House, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John C. Waldron: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- George Philip Jr.: US Navy, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons