Famous People

Neil Armstrong (1930 - ) The first astronaut to walk on the moon. Born in Wapakoneta, OH (441)

Halle Berry (1966 - ) Famous American actress who has won Emmy, Golden Globe, and Academy Awards; She is the only African American woman to have recieved the Best Actress award. Born in Cleveland, OH (442)

Drew Carey (1958 - ) American Actor, Writer, and Comedian; Known for his sitcom The Drew Carey Show and for hosting Who's Line is it Anyway?. Born in Cleveland, OH (443)

George Armstrong Custer (1839 - 1876) Commander of Michigan's cavalry brigade in the Civil War, later killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Born in New Rumley, OH (271)

Gen. George Armstrong Custer (1839 - 1876) Gen. George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry were stationed at Fort Abraham Lincoln outside Mandan. In 1876, they left on the journey that ended at the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Born in New Rumley, OH (431)

Thomas Edison (1847 - 1931) Only American inventor with more than 1,000 patents; His inventions include the phonograph and the light bulb. Born in Milan, OH (444)

Clark Gable (1901 - 1960) Academy Award-winning actor who is known for his role in Gone with the Wind. Born in Cadiz, OH (446)

James A. Garfield (1831 - 1881) The 20th President of the United States; He became the 2nd president to be assassinated. Born in Moreland Hills, OH (447)

John Glenn (1921 - ) The first American to orbit the Earth; He was also a United States Senator (of Ohio), a Marine Corps fighter pilot, a corporate executive, and a presbyterian elder. Born in Cambridge, OH (448)

Ulysses S. Grant (1822 - 1885) The 18th President of the United States; He was also an American General who earned his fame during the Civil War. Born in Point Pleasant, OH (449)

Zane Grey (1872 - 1939) Author of many popular Western novels; lived near Payson. Born in Zanesville, OH (25)

Arsenio Hall (1955 - ) Comedian and former late-night talk show host. Born in Cleveland, OH (450)

Warren G. Harding (1865 - 1923) The 29th President of the United States; During his time in office, he signed peace treaties that ended World War I. Born in Corsica (Blooming Grove), OH (451)

Benjamin Harrison (1833 - 1901) The 23rd President of the United States; He is the only president from Indiana. Born in North Bend, OH (452)

Rutherford B. Hayes (1822 - 1893) The 19th President of the United States; He was also an American politician, lawyer, and military leader. Born in Delaware, OH (453)

William McKinley (1843 - 1901) The 25th President of the United States; While in office, he annexed the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii, and was assassinated in 1901. Born in Niles, OH (455)

Annie Oakley (1860 - 1926) Sharpshooter and entertainer. She performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Born in Patterson Township, OH (454)

Judith Resnik (1949 - 1986) Astronaut who became the second American woman to go into space; She was killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. Born in Akron, OH (464)

Pete Rose (1941 - ) Baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds that broke the all-time hitting record in 1985. Born in Cincinnati, OH (457)

Susan Madora Salter (1860 - 1961) The first woman mayor in the United States, elected in Argonia in 1887. Born in Lamira, OH (197)

William Sherman (1820 - 1891) General of the Civil War that led "Sherman's March" through Georgia destroying Southern hope. Born in Lancaster, OH (458)

Steven Spielberg (1946 - ) Director of E.T., Schindler's List, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and many other famous movies. Born in Cincinnati, OH (459)

R.L. Stine (1943 - ) Author of the popular Goosebumps series and is called the Stephen King of children's literature. Born in Bexley, OH (460)

William Howard Taft (1857 - 1930) The 27th President of the United States; He was also the 10th chief justic of the United States, a leader in the Republican Party, and many other honorable political positions. Born in Cincinnati, OH (461)

Ted Turner (1939 - ) Media Mogul.Owner of the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Hawks. Born in Cincinnati, OH (111)