Famous people · Edison Township
Born near Edison Township: 6 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Dennis Daugaard, from Garretson, 4 mi away. So far, no famous person on record was born in Edison Township. The best known of them is Mamie Van Doren, with articles in 31 languages. The longest list in South Dakota is Sioux Falls’, with 54 names.
Born nearby
6
within 35 miles
Closest
13 mi
Mamie Van Doren
Best known
Mamie Van Doren
in 31 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Edison Township’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Edison Township
Nobody born in Edison Township is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Joseph Vadheim
1893–1961American politician – Minnesota -Senate 1955-61 (District 12)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Edison 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)
- Dennis Daugaard: usbotschaftberlin, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nils Boe: State of South Dakota, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons