#12 famous people were born in Germantown
At the top of the list is the American politician Henry V. Schwalbach, covered in one language. The other is John F. Schwalbach, the American politician. Of the towns next door, Jackson lists William Froehlich. From John F. Schwalbach to Henry V. Schwalbach, the births on the list run from 1845 to 1878.

Born in Germantown
#1Who’s the most famous person from Germantown?
Pick one and say why. Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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Famous people from the towns next door
Of the towns nearby, one has a famous name listed.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Germantown and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. 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)
- Henry V. Schwalbach: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- William Froehlich: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
