Famous People

George Brett (1953 - ) Former major league baseball player with the Kansas City Royals. Born in Glen Dale, WV (637)

Pearl Buck (1862 - 1973) Author best known for her novel The Good Earth. Born in Hillsboro, WV (641)

Thomas Stonewall Jackson (1824 - 1863) Confederate general during the American Civil War; Known for his Valley Campaign. Born in Clarksburg, WV (642)

Don Knotts (1924 - 2006) Actor best known for appearances in movies like The Incredible Mr. Limpet and The Apple Dumpling Gang and the television series The Andy Griffith Show. Born in Morgantown, WV (638)

Kathy Mattea (1959 - ) Country music singer who often brings celtic sounds to her music. Born in South Charleston, WV (639)

Mary Lou Retton (1968 - ) Olympic gold medallist of gymnastics; First female in the United States to win the Olympic all-around title. Born in Fairmont, WV (635)

Walter Reuther (1907 - 1970) One of the most influential labor leaders of the 20th Century; Was alongside Martin Luther King Jr. when he gave his "I have a Dream" speech. Born in Wheeling, WV (643)

Harold Tucker Webster (1885 - 1953) Cartoonist and creator of Caspar Milquetoast. Born in Parkersburg, WV (644)

Jerry West (1938 - ) Basketball Hall of Famer that played for the Los Angeles Lakers. Born in Chelyan, WV (636)

Chuck Yeager (1923 - ) First pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound. Born in Lincoln County, WV (640)

Steve Yeager (1948 - ) Baseball player who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Seattle Mariners; Once hit 2 grand slams in one High School baseball contest. Born in Huntington, WV (645)