U.S. Historical Figures by State

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Historical is only defined in this list as anyone that has already passed away.

Alabama

Coretta Scott King – Civil rights activist and wife of Martin Luther King Jr., played a crucial role in the civil rights movement.
David Donald Albritton – Track and Field Hall of Famer, known for his achievements in high jump.
George Washing Carver – Discovered more than 300 uses for peanuts, revolutionized agriculture.
Hank Aaron – Broke Babe Ruth’s famous 714 home run record, baseball legend.
Harper Lee – Author of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a classic novel addressing racial injustice.
Helen Adams Keller – Blind and deaf educator and leading humanitarian, known for her work in advocating for people with disabilities.
Jesse Owens – Won 4 gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, challenged racial barriers.
Nat King Cole – First African American to host a variety TV series in 1956, legendary musician.
Osborne Earl Smith – 15-time All-Star in baseball, known for his exceptional fielding skills.
Pat Garrett – American lawman best known for killing Billy the Kid, famous in the Wild West era.
Percy Lavon Julian – Pioneered the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants, made significant contributions to science.
Rosa Parks – Refused to surrender her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott and advancing the civil rights movement.

Alaska

Austin Eugene Lathrop – Alaska’s first home-grown millionaire, influential in the state’s early economic development.
B. Frank Heintzleman – American forester of Alaska Territory, played a key role in the conservation of Alaska’s forests.
Benny Benson – Designed the flag of Alaska at age 13, a symbol of state pride and identity.
Carl Ben Eielson – Pilot known as ‘The Father of Aviation in Alaska,’ contributed to the development of air transport in the state.
Dorothy G. Page – Historian known as ‘The Mother of the Iditarod,’ instrumental in founding the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Etheldra “Thel” Davis – First African American teacher in Alaska in 1959, broke racial barriers in education.
Ernest Henry Gruening – Politician known as ‘The Father of Alaska Statehood,’ played a significant role in Alaska becoming a state.
Jack London – Author of ‘The Call of the Wild,’ famous for his novels set in the Klondike Gold Rush.
Joe Redington Sr. – Dog musher known as ‘The Father of the Iditarod,’ helped establish the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Joseph Juneau – One of the first prospectors to discover gold in Alaska, helped spark the Alaskan Gold Rush.
Linious “Mac” McGee – Founder of a company that would become Alaska Airlines, pivotal in Alaska’s aviation history.
Ray Mala – The first Native American cinema star from Alaska, contributed to the representation of Native Alaskans in film.
Segundo Llorente – Missionary who spent 40 years among the Yup’ik, dedicated his life to helping Native Alaskans.
Sheldon Jackson – Established over one hundred missions and churches, significant figure in Alaska’s religious history.
Sydney Laurence – Foremost painter of Alaskan scenes, celebrated for his depictions of Alaska’s landscapes.
Virgil “VIP” Partch – Internationally known cartoonist, famous for his humorous and satirical works.
Walter J. “Wally” Hickel – Four-term Governor of Alaska, named Alaskan of the Year in 1969, influential in state politics.
Walter Harper – First person to summit Denali in 1913, a notable achievement in mountaineering.
William Allen Egan – One of only two governors in Alaska’s history born in the state, influential in Alaskan politics.

Arizona

Barry Goldwater – Prominent and controversial politician known as ‘Mr. Conservative.’
Carl T. Hayden – The first U.S. Senator to serve seven terms, played a significant role in Arizona’s development.
Cesar Chavez – Co-founded the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, championed labor rights and social justice.
Charles Mingus – American jazz composer, bandleader, pianist, and author, influential in the development of modern jazz.
Cochise, Apache Chief – Led an uprising from 1861-1872, fought against U.S. and Mexican forces to defend his people.
Eulalia Elias – Managed her family’s vast ranching empire in southern Arizona during the 19th century, standing out as a leader in a field dominated by men.
Frank Luke, Jr. – Famous World War I air fighter, known for his bravery and aerial combat skills.
Geronimo, Apache Chief – Led Native American resistance against U.S. and Mexican military efforts to subdue his people.
Josephine Brawley Hughes – First female public school teacher in the Arizona Territory, known for her advocacy of education, temperance, and women’s rights.
Rex Allen – Performer and musician known as the ‘Arizona Cowboy,’ celebrated for his work in Western films and music.
Sharlot Hall – Historian and poet, known for her efforts in preserving Arizona’s history and founding the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Stewart L. Udall – Politician who promoted many environmental laws, served as Secretary of the Interior.
The Apache Kid – Famous respected scout turned renegade, known for his tumultuous life and escape from captivity.

Arkansas

Ambrose H. Sevier – The first U.S. senator from Arkansas, known as the ‘Father of Arkansas Statehood.’
Charles Kemmons Wilson – Founder of Holiday Inn, revolutionized the hotel industry with affordable and family-friendly lodging.
Douglas MacArthur – Veteran of three wars, recipient of the Medal of Honor and 17 other medals.
Edward Durrell Stone – Renowned American architect, designed prominent buildings including the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Eldridge Cleaver – Prominent figure in the Black Panther Party and the Black power movement, author of “Soul on Ice.”
Gilbert M. “Broncho Billy” Anderson – Pioneer of the Western film genre, starred in and directed numerous silent Westerns.
Glen Campbell – Internationally known singer and musician, inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Hattie Caraway – The first woman elected to the U.S. Senate, broke barriers for women in politics.
Helen Gurley Brown – Turned Cosmopolitan into a world-wide magazine, influential editor and author.
John Gould Fletcher – The first Southern poet to win the Pulitzer Prize, known for his free verse poetry.
John H. Johnson – Founder of the largest Black-owned publishing company in the world, including magazines like Ebony and Jet.
John Hanks Alexander – The second African American to graduate from West Point, a pioneer in military history.
Johnny Cash – International ambassador for country music, known for his deep, distinctive voice and songs like “Ring of Fire.”
Maya Angelou – World-famous author of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” celebrated poet, and civil rights activist.
Sam Walton – Founder of Walmart, revolutionized retail with his emphasis on low prices and wide selection.

California

Ansel Adams – Renowned photographer and environmentalist, famous for his black-and-white images of Yosemite National Park.
Cesar Chavez – Labor leader and civil rights activist, co-founded the National Farm Workers Association.
Dorothea Lange – Documentary photographer known for her Depression-era work capturing the lives of displaced farmers.
Harvey Milk – The first openly gay elected official in California, known for his activism and work in advancing LGBTQ+ rights.
Isabella Bird – Explorer and writer who documented her travels in California and around the world.
Jedediah Smith – Early trapper and explorer, first non-Native American to cross the Sierra Nevada and explore California’s northern coast.
John Muir – Naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club, instrumental in preserving Yosemite Valley and other natural wonders.
John Sutter – Established Sutter’s Fort in Sacramento, where gold was first discovered in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush.
Judith Love Cohen – Aerospace engineer who played a critical role in the Apollo 13 mission.
Leland Stanford – Railroad tycoon who helped map the transcontinental railroad route; founder of Stanford University.
Sally Ride – The first American woman in space, known for her contributions to space exploration and science education.
William Randolph Hearst – Media mogul who built a publishing empire and the famous Hearst Castle in San Simeon.

Colorado

Adolph Coors – Founder of the Coors Brewing Company, which became one of the largest breweries in the world.
Buffalo Bill Cody – Famous showman and bison hunter, known for his Wild West shows that popularized the American West.
Douglas Fairbanks – Actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films.
Emily Griffith – Educator and founder of the Emily Griffith Opportunity School, which provided vocational training to thousands.
Florence Sabin – Pioneering medical scientist and public health advocate, known for her work in tuberculosis research._{(Full Biography Available)}
Hattie McDaniel – Actress and singer, the first African American to win an Academy Award for her role in “Gone with the Wind.”
Horace Tabor – Silver magnate and politician, known for his role in the Colorado Silver Boom.
John Denver – Singer-songwriter and environmental activist, known for his folk music and love of nature.
Justina Ford – The first licensed African American female doctor in Denver, known for her work with underserved communities.
Lon Chaney – Silent film actor known as the “Man of a Thousand Faces” for his versatile roles in horror films.
Molly Brown – Known as the “Unsinkable Molly Brown,” she survived the Titanic disaster and was a prominent socialite and philanthropist.
Tim Allen – Actor and comedian, known for his roles in “Home Improvement” and “Toy Story.”

Connecticut

Benedict Arnold – Revolutionary War general who defected to the British side.
Charles Ives – Composer known for his innovative and experimental music.
Eli Whitney – Inventor of the cotton gin, revolutionized the cotton industry.
Ethan Allen – Revolutionary War hero, known for capturing Fort Ticonderoga.
Harriet Beecher Stowe – Author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” which had a profound impact on attitudes toward slavery.
Jonathan Edwards – Preacher and theologian, key figure in the First Great Awakening.
Katharine Hepburn – Iconic actress and four-time Academy Award winner.
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) – Renowned author and humorist, known for works like “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” and “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.”
Noah Webster – Lexicographer and author of the first American dictionary.
P.T. Barnum – Showman and founder of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Samuel Colt – Inventor and industrialist, known for the Colt revolver.

Delaware

Annie Jump Cannon – Astronomer who developed the Harvard Classification Scheme for stars.
Caesar Rodney – Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a prominent political leader during the American Revolution.
Eleuthère Irénée du Pont – Founder of the DuPont Company, a major chemical manufacturer.
George Thorogood – Musician known for his hit songs “Bad to the Bone” and “Move It on Over.”
Henry Heimlich – Surgeon and inventor of the Heimlich maneuver.
Howard Pyle – Renowned illustrator and author, known for his works on pirates and medieval themes.
John Dickinson – Known as the “Penman of the Revolution,” he was a Founding Father of the United States and a key figure in the drafting of the Articles of Confederation.
Richard Allen – Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Sydney Laurence – Known as the foremost painter of Alaskan scenes.
Thomas Garrett – An abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, he helped many enslaved people escape to freedom.

Florida

Bessie Coleman – The first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license, known for her aviation achievements.
Billy Mays – Famous television pitchman known for his energetic sales pitches.
Clarence Clemons – Renowned saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band.
Count Basie – Influential jazz pianist and bandleader.
Dave Thomas – Founder of the Wendy’s fast-food chain.
Gianni Versace – Iconic fashion designer who was tragically murdered in Miami.
Hedy Lamarr – Actress and inventor, known for her contributions to early wireless communication technology.
Jackie Gleason – Comedian and actor, famous for his role in “The Honeymooners.”
Joe DiMaggio – Legendary baseball player, known for his 56-game hitting streak.
Mary McLeod Bethune – Educator and civil rights leader, founder of Bethune-Cookman University.
Zora Neale Hurston – Celebrated author and anthropologist, known for her work in African American literature.

Georgia

Alice Walker – Author of “The Color Purple,” which won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award.
Andrew Young – Civil rights leader, U.S. Congressman, and former Mayor of Atlanta.
Clarence Thomas – Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Flannery O’Connor – Renowned author known for her Southern Gothic fiction.
Hank Aaron – Legendary baseball player who broke Babe Ruth’s home run record.
James Brown – Influential singer, songwriter, and “Godfather of Soul.”
Jimmy Carter – 39th President of the United States and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
Juliette Gordon Low – Founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA.
Martin Luther King Jr. – Leader of the American civil rights movement, known for his “I Have a Dream” speech.
Ray Charles – Pioneering musician known for his contributions to soul music.
Ty Cobb – One of the greatest baseball players of all time, known for his impressive career with the Detroit Tigers.

Hawaii

Duke Kahanamoku – Known as the “Father of Modern Surfing,” he was an Olympic gold medalist and introduced surfing to a global audience.
Eddie Aikau – Legendary big wave surfer and lifeguard, known for his bravery and the phrase “Eddie Would Go.”
Father Damien – Roman Catholic priest who dedicated his life to caring for leprosy patients on the island of Molokai.
George Ariyoshi – First Japanese-American elected governor in the United States, served as Governor of Hawaii from 1974 to 1986.
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Renowned Hawaiian musician known for his medley of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World.”
James Dole – Founder of the Hawaiian Pineapple Company, which later became Dole Food Company.
John A. Burns – Governor of Hawaii who played a significant role in the state’s transition to statehood.
King Kamehameha I – United the Hawaiian Islands into one royal kingdom in 1810, known as the “Napoleon of the Pacific.”
Queen Liliʻuokalani – The last reigning monarch of Hawaii, known for her efforts to preserve Hawaiian culture and her composition of “Aloha ‘Oe.”
Queen Kaʻahumanu – Influential queen consort and regent who played a key role in the modernization of Hawaii.
Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop – Last direct descendant of the Kamehameha dynasty, philanthropist, and founder of the Kamehameha Schools.
Sanford B. Dole – First President of the Republic of Hawaii and later the first Governor of the Territory of Hawaii.

Idaho

Aaron Paul – Actor best known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series “Breaking Bad.”
Bill Fagerbakke – Actor and voice actor, known for voicing Patrick Star in “SpongeBob SquarePants.”
Carol Ryrie Brink – Author of the Newbery Medal-winning book “Caddie Woodlawn.”
Ezra Pound – Influential poet and critic, known for works like “The Cantos.”
Frank Church – U.S. Senator who played a key role in investigating intelligence agencies.
Gutzon Borglum – Sculptor best known for creating the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Harmon Killebrew – Hall of Fame baseball player known for his powerful hitting.
Joe Albertson – Founder of the Albertsons grocery store chain.
Philo Farnsworth – Inventor of the first fully functional all-electronic image pickup device, a key development in television technology.
Sacagawea – Lemhi Shoshone woman who assisted the Lewis and Clark Expedition as an interpreter and guide.
William E. Borah – Influential U.S. Senator known for his role in foreign policy and opposition to the League of Nations.

Illinois

Carl Sandburg – Renowned poet, biographer, and historian, known for his works on Abraham Lincoln.
Clarence Darrow – Famous lawyer known for his defense in the Scopes “Monkey” Trial and Leopold and Loeb case.
Enrico Fermi – Physicist who created the first nuclear reactor and contributed to the development of quantum theory.
Frank Lloyd Wright – Influential architect known for his innovative designs and the Prairie School movement.
George Pullman – Industrialist and inventor of the Pullman sleeping car, revolutionizing rail travel.
Jane Addams – Social worker, activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, co-founder of Hull House.
John Dillinger – Notorious bank robber during the Great Depression, known for his daring escapes.
Lorraine Hansberry – Playwright and author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” the first African American woman to have a play performed on Broadway.
Louis Armstrong – Legendary jazz musician and trumpeter, known for his influence on the genre.
Richard J. Daley – Long-serving Mayor of Chicago, known for his impact on the city’s development and politics.
Upton Sinclair – Author of “The Jungle,” which exposed the harsh conditions of the meatpacking industry and led to food safety reforms.

Indiana

Ambrose Burnside – Civil War general known for his distinctive facial hair, which led to the term “sideburns.”
Benjamin Harrison – 23rd President of the United States, known for his efforts in civil service reform and economic legislation.
Booth Tarkington – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his novels “The Magnificent Ambersons” and “Alice Adams.”
Catharine Coffin – Abolitionist who, along with her husband Levi Coffin, ran a major station on the Underground Railroad, providing shelter and resources to escaping enslaved people.
Cole Porter – Renowned composer and songwriter, known for his contributions to the Great American Songbook.
David Letterman – Influential television host and comedian, known for “Late Show with David Letterman.”
Eli Lilly – Founder of Eli Lilly and Company, a major pharmaceutical corporation.
Gene Stratton-Porter – Nature photographer, conservationist, and Indiana’s most widely-read female author, known for her novels and efforts to preserve natural habitats.
James Dean – Iconic actor known for his roles in “Rebel Without a Cause” and “East of Eden.”
John Dillinger – Notorious bank robber during the Great Depression, known for his daring escapes.
Kurt Vonnegut – Acclaimed author known for his satirical novels, including “Slaughterhouse-Five.”
Madam C.J. Walker – Entrepreneur and philanthropist, known as the first female self-made millionaire in America.
Red Skelton – Comedian and actor known for his radio and television shows.
Theodore Dreiser – Influential novelist known for his works “Sister Carrie” and “An American Tragedy.”

Iowa

Amelia Jenks Bloomer – Women’s rights advocate who popularized “bloomers” and headed the Iowa Woman Suffrage Association.
Buffalo Bill Cody – Famous showman and bison hunter, known for his Wild West shows.
Carrie Chapman Catt – Women’s suffrage leader who campaigned for the Nineteenth Amendment and founded the League of Women Voters.
Dan Gable – Olympic gold medalist wrestler and legendary coach at the University of Iowa.
Frank Gotch – World heavyweight wrestling champion from 1908 to 1915.
Fred Maytag – Founder of the Maytag Company, a major appliance manufacturer.
Glenn Miller – Renowned bandleader and composer, known for hits like “In the Mood” and “Moonlight Serenade.”
Grant Wood – American painter famous for his work “American Gothic.”
Herbert Hoover – 31st President of the United States, known for his humanitarian efforts and leadership during the Great Depression.
John Wayne – Iconic actor known for his roles in Western films.
Otto Frederick Rohwedder – Inventor of the commercial bread-slicing machine, revolutionizing the baking industry.

Kansas

Amelia Earhart – Pioneering aviator known for her solo transatlantic flight and mysterious disappearance.
Buffalo Bill Cody – Famous showman and bison hunter, known for his Wild West shows.
Clyde Tombaugh – Astronomer who discovered Pluto.
Dwight D. Eisenhower – 34th President of the United States and Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War II.
Gwendolyn Brooks – Poet and author, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize.
James Naismith – Inventor of the game of basketball.
John Brown – Abolitionist known for his raid on Harpers Ferry.
Lynette Woodard – Basketball player, the first female member of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Robert J. Dole – U.S. Senator and Republican presidential candidate.
Walter Chrysler – Founder of the Chrysler Corporation, a major American automobile manufacturer.
William Allen White – Renowned newspaper editor and author, known for his work at the Emporia Gazette.

Kentucky

Abraham Lincoln – 16th President of the United States, known for abolishing slavery and leading the country during the Civil War.
Bill Monroe – Known as the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” he had a profound influence on the genre.
Daniel Boone – Famous frontiersman and explorer, known for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky.
Diane Sawyer – Renowned television journalist and anchor, known for her distinguished career in broadcast journalism.
Garrett Morgan – Inventor and community leader, known for inventing the traffic signal and gas mask.
Harland Sanders – Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), known for his secret recipe and global fast-food chain.
Henry Clay – Influential statesman and orator, known for his role in American politics and the Missouri Compromise.
Hunter S. Thompson – Journalist and author, known for his creation of gonzo journalism and works like “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.”
Isaac Burns Murphy – One of the greatest jockeys in American horse racing history, known for his high winning percentage.
Loretta Lynn – Pioneering country music singer-songwriter, known for her groundbreaking career and hits like “Coal Miner’s Daughter.”
Muhammad Ali – Legendary boxer and social activist, known for his achievements in the ring and his impact on civil rights.
Thomas Hunt Morgan – Geneticist and Nobel Prize laureate, known for his pioneering work in genetics and research on the fruit fly.

Louisiana

Buddy Bolden – Pioneer of jazz music, known for his innovative cornet playing.
Earl Long – Governor of Louisiana, known for his colorful political career and advocacy for civil rights.
Edward Douglass White – Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, known for his significant judicial contributions.
Fats Domino – Influential rock and roll musician, known for hits like “Blueberry Hill.”
Henriette Delille – Catholic nun and founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family, known for her dedication to education and care for the poor and elderly.
Huey P. Long – Governor and U.S. Senator, known for his populist policies and political influence.
Jean Lafitte – Infamous pirate and privateer, known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans.
John James Audubon – Renowned ornithologist and painter, known for his detailed illustrations of American birds.
Kate Chopin – Author known for her short stories and novels, including “The Awakening,” which explored themes of female independence and identity.
Louis Armstrong – Legendary jazz musician and entertainer, known for his trumpet playing and distinctive voice.
Mahalia Jackson – Influential gospel singer, known for her powerful voice and contributions to the civil rights movement.
Paul Prudhomme – Celebrated chef and restaurateur, known for popularizing Cajun and Creole cuisine.
Tennessee Williams – Acclaimed playwright, known for works like “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “The Glass Menagerie.”
Zachary Taylor – 12th President of the United States, known for his military leadership and presidency.

Maine

Adelbert Ames – Military officer and politician, served as Governor of Mississippi and U.S. Senator.
Dorothea Dix – Social reformer known for her work in mental health care and establishing asylums.
Edna St. Vincent Millay – Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and playwright.
Ellen G. White – Co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and prolific author. _{(Full biography available)}
Francis Ford – Early film director and actor, known for his work in silent films.
Grace Hopper – Pioneer in computer programming, developed the COBOL programming language
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow – Renowned poet and educator, known for works like “Paul Revere’s Ride.”
John Ford – Acclaimed film director, known for his Westerns and winning four Academy Awards.
Joshua Chamberlain – Civil War hero and Governor of Maine, known for his role at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Milton Bradley – Board game manufacturer and founder of the Milton Bradley Company.
Nelson Rockefeller – Vice President of the United States and Governor of New York.
Stephen King – Prolific author of horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense novels.
Walter Piston – Composer and music theorist, known for his contributions to American classical music.

Maryland

Benjamin Banneker – African American scientist, surveyor, and almanac author, known for his role in surveying the boundaries of Washington, D.C.
Billie Holiday – Influential jazz and blues singer, known for her unique voice and emotive performances.
Charles Carroll of Carrollton – Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a prominent political leader.
Edgar Allan Poe – Renowned poet and author, known for his macabre and gothic tales.
Eubie Blake – Ragtime pianist and composer, known for his contributions to early American music.
Francis Scott Key – Author of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United States.
Frederick Douglass – Abolitionist, orator, and writer, known for his efforts to end slavery and promote civil rights.
John Hanson – First President of the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation.
Margaret Brent – Colonial landowner and advocate; first woman to request voting rights in America.
Nancy Grace Roman – Known as the “mother of Hubble,” she was the first woman to hold an executive position at NASA and contributed significantly to the Hubble Space Telescope
Rachel Carson – Marine biologist and conservationist, her seminal work “Silent Spring” advanced the global environmental movement.
Thurgood Marshall – First African American Supreme Court Justice, known for his work in civil rights law.

Massachusetts

Clara Barton – Founder of the American Red Cross, known for her humanitarian work during the Civil War.
Emily Dickinson – Renowned poet known for her innovative and profound explorations of death, immortality, and nature.
Henry David Thoreau – Philosopher, naturalist, and author, known for his work “Walden” and his advocacy for civil disobedience.
John Adams – 2nd President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolution.
John F. Kennedy – 35th President of the United States, remembered for his charismatic leadership and the New Frontier program.
Louisa May Alcott – Author of “Little Women” and other classic novels.
Paul Revere – Silversmith and patriot, famous for his midnight ride to warn of British troop movements.
Ralph Waldo Emerson – Essayist, lecturer, and poet, known for his leadership in the Transcendentalist movement.
Robert H. Goddard – Physicist and inventor credited with creating and successfully launching the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket.
Samuel Adams – Revolutionary leader and organizer of the Boston Tea Party, referred to as the “Father of the American Revolution.”
Sylvia Plath – Poet and novelist, best known for her works exploring themes of identity, depression, and rebirth.

Michigan

Berry Gordy Jr. – Founder of Motown Records, which played a significant role in the development of popular music.
Charles Lindbergh – Pioneering aviator known for his solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris.
Edna Ferber – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novels “So Big” and “Show Boat.”
Edsel Ford – President of Ford Motor Company and son of Henry Ford, known for his contributions to the automotive industry.
Francis Ford Coppola – Acclaimed film director and screenwriter, known for “The Godfather” trilogy.
Gerald R. Ford – 38th President of the United States, known for his efforts to restore public confidence after the Watergate scandal.
Henry Ford – Industrialist and founder of Ford Motor Company, known for revolutionizing the automobile industry with the assembly line.
Joe Louis – World heavyweight boxing champion, known for his dominance in the sport and his impact on American culture.
Madonna – Iconic pop singer and actress, known for her influence on music and popular culture.
Sojourner Truth – Abolitionist and women’s rights activist, known for her powerful speeches and advocacy for equality.

Minnesota

Bob Dylan – Influential singer-songwriter and Nobel laureate, known for his profound impact on popular music and culture.
Charles M. Schulz – Renowned cartoonist, creator of the beloved comic strip “Peanuts.”
F. Scott Fitzgerald – Acclaimed author, best known for his novel “The Great Gatsby.”
George Mikan – Pioneering basketball player, known as the first dominant big man in the NBA.
Herb Brooks – Legendary hockey coach, best known for leading the U.S. Olympic team to victory in the “Miracle on Ice.”
Judy Garland – Iconic actress and singer, famous for her role as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz.”
Kirby Puckett – Hall of Fame baseball player, known for his career with the Minnesota Twins.
Prince – Visionary musician and cultural icon, known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage presence.
Sinclair Lewis – Nobel Prize-winning author, known for his satirical novels like “Main Street” and “Babbitt.”
Terry Gilliam – Filmmaker and member of the Monty Python comedy troupe, known for his unique visual style.
Walter Mondale – Former Vice President of the United States and prominent political figure.
William Mayo – Co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, a world-renowned medical institution.

Mississippi

B.B. King – Legendary blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, known as “The King of the Blues.”
Eudora Welty – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her insightful and poignant short stories and novels about the American South.
Fannie Lou Hamer – Civil rights activist known for her work in voting rights and her powerful speeches.
Ida B. Wells – Journalist and civil rights activist, known for her work in anti-lynching campaigns.
James Meredith – Civil rights activist known for being the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi.
Jim Henson – Creator of The Muppets, known for his lasting legacy in entertainment.
Medgar Evers – Civil rights leader who worked to end segregation and racial injustice.
Richard Wright – Influential author known for his works “Native Son” and “Black Boy.”
Robert Johnson – Pioneering blues musician whose work influenced many later artists.
William Faulkner – Nobel Prize-winning author known for his complex narratives and innovative writing style.

Missouri

Betty Grable – Iconic actress and singer, known for her roles in musicals and as a World War II pin-up girl.
Charlie Parker – Influential jazz saxophonist and composer, known for pioneering bebop.
Dred Scott – Enslaved African American man who sued for his freedom, leading to the landmark Supreme Court case Dred Scott v. Sandford.
George Washington Carver – Agricultural scientist and inventor, known for his work with peanuts and crop rotation.
Harry S. Truman – 33rd President of the United States, known for his leadership during the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War.
Jesse James – Notorious outlaw and bank robber, known for his exploits in the American Old West.
Josephine Baker – Celebrated entertainer and civil rights activist, known for her performances in France and her contributions to the civil rights movement.
Maya Angelou – Acclaimed author and poet, known for her autobiographical works and contributions to literature.
Scott Joplin – Musician known as the “King of Ragtime,” famous for his piano compositions like “The Entertainer.”

Montana

Bud Luckey – Animator, cartoonist, and voice actor, known for his work with Pixar and creating characters like Woody from “Toy Story.”
Charles M. Russell – Renowned artist known for his paintings and sculptures depicting the American West.
Chet Huntley – Television newscaster and co-anchor of “The Huntley-Brinkley Report.”
David Lynch – Acclaimed film director and screenwriter, known for his unique and surreal style in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive.”
Dorothy M. Johnson – Author known for her Western fiction, including “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.”
Gary Cooper – Academy Award-winning actor known for his roles in classic films like “High Noon” and “Sergeant York.”
Jeannette Rankin – First woman elected to the U.S. Congress and a prominent advocate for women’s rights and pacifism.
John Steinbeck – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his novels “The Grapes of Wrath” and “Of Mice and Men.”
Myrna Loy – Actress known for her roles in films like “The Thin Man” series and “The Best Years of Our Lives.”
Norman Maclean – Author of “A River Runs Through It,” a classic work of American literature.
Phil Jackson – Legendary NBA coach known for leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to multiple championships.
Robert Redford – Actor, director, and founder of the Sundance Film Festival, known for his contributions to film and independent cinema.

Nebraska

Buffalo Bill Cody – Famous showman and bison hunter, known for his Wild West shows.
Charles Starkweather – Notorious spree killer whose crimes shocked the nation in the late 1950s.
Chief Standing Bear – Ponca chief who successfully argued in U.S. District Court that Native Americans are “persons within the meaning of the law.”
Dorothy McGuire – Acclaimed actress known for her roles in films like “Gentleman’s Agreement” and “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.”
Fred Astaire – Legendary dancer, singer, and actor, known for his work in musical films.
Gerald Ford – 38th President of the United States, who assumed office following the resignation of Richard Nixon.
Grace Abbott – Social worker and activist known for her work in child labor reform and immigration policy.
Johnny Carson – Iconic television host and comedian, best known for “The Tonight Show”
Mari Sandoz – Author and historian known for her works on the American West and Native American history.
Marlon Brando – Influential actor known for his roles in “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “The Godfather.”
Willa Cather – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novels about frontier life on the Great Plains.
William Jennings Bryan – Politician and orator, known for his role in the Scopes “Monkey” Trial and his three presidential campaigns.

Nevada

Art Bell – Syndicated radio host known for his paranormal-themed show “Coast to Coast AM.”
Bugsy Siegel – Infamous mobster who played a major role in the development of Las Vegas.
Charles M. Russell – Renowned artist known for his paintings and sculptures depicting the American West.
Dat So La Lee – Washoe basket weaver extraordinaire, known for her intricate and beautiful basket designs.
Eilley Bowers – Nevada’s first female millionaire, known for her success in mining and real estate.
Howard Hughes – Billionaire businessman, aviator, and film producer, known for his eccentric lifestyle and significant impact on Las Vegas.
Julia C. Bulette – Beloved madam in Virginia City, known for her charitable work and tragic murder.
Mike Williams – Renowned Shoshone basket maker, known for his contributions to Native American art.
Pat Nixon – First Lady of the United States (1969-1974), known for her role in the Nixon administration.
Snowshoe Thompson – Sierra Nevada trailblazer and frontier courier, known for his daring mail deliveries on skis.
Virgil Earp – Lawman and brother of Wyatt Earp, known for his role in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

New Hampshire

Alan Shepard – Astronaut and the first American in space.
Benjamin Franklin Prescott – 36th Governor of New Hampshire and a prominent political figure.
Daniel Webster – Influential statesman and orator, known for his role in American politics and his defense of the Constitution.
Franklin Pierce – 14th President of the United States, known for his efforts to maintain peace during a turbulent time in American history.
Horace Greeley – Journalist and founder of the New-York Tribune, known for his advocacy of social reforms.
John P. Hale – U.S. Senator and abolitionist, known for his strong stance against slavery.
Mary Baker Eddy – Founder of the Christian Science movement and author of “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.”
Nathaniel Hawthorne – Renowned author known for his works “The Scarlet Letter” and “The House of the Seven Gables.”
Sarah Josepha Hale – Author and editor, known for writing “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and advocating for Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
Thaddeus Stevens – Congressman and leader of the Radical Republicans, known for his efforts in the abolition of slavery and Reconstruction.
William Pitt Fessenden – U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Treasury, known for his role in financing the Union during the Civil War.

New Jersey

Albert Einstein – Renowned physicist who developed the theory of relativity, lived in Princeton.
Bud Abbott – Comedian made famous in the popular team Abbott and Costello with routines such as “Who’s on First.”
Charles Addams – Cartoonist who created “The Addams Family.”
Frank Sinatra – Iconic singer and actor, known for his contributions to music and film.
Grover Cleveland – 22nd and 24th President of the United States, the only president to serve two non-consecutive terms.
James Fenimore Cooper – Author known for his historical novels, including “The Last of the Mohicans.”
Jerry Lewis – Comedian and actor, famous for “The Nutty Professor” and his work with the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Joseph Campbell – Founder of the Campbell Soup Company.
Stephen Crane – Author most famous for “The Red Badge of Courage.”
Thomas Edison – Inventor and businessman, known for his numerous inventions, including the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
Whitney Houston – Popular singer and actress, known for her powerful voice and hits like “I Will Always Love You.”

New Mexico

Conrad Hilton – Founder of the Hilton hotel chain, known for his significant impact on the hospitality industry.
Edward Condon – Theoretical physicist known for his research in atomic spectroscopy and his work on the Manhattan Project.
Florence Hawley Ellis – Archaeologist and anthropologist known for her pioneering work in dendrochronology and her contributions to the understanding of Southwestern archaeology.
Georgia O’Keeffe – Renowned artist known for her paintings of enlarged flowers, New York skyscrapers, and New Mexico landscapes.
Harriet B. Sammons – The first woman bank president in New Mexico, known for her leadership at the First National Bank in Farmington.
Kit Carson – Frontiersman and explorer known for his role in westward expansion and his work as a guide.
Milton S. Hershey – Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for revolutionizing the chocolate industry.
N. Scott Momaday – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for his works on Native American culture and history.
Pat Garrett – Lawman known for killing Billy the Kid and his efforts to maintain law and order in the Old West.
Peter Hurd – Artist known for his landscapes of the Southwest and his portraits, including one of President Lyndon Johnson.
Ralph Bunche – Nobel Peace Prize winner known for his work in diplomacy and his efforts in the United Nations.
Susie Rayos Marmon – Laguna Pueblo educator and advocate for education, known for her dedication to improving educational opportunities for Native American children.
William Hanna – Film animator and producer, co-creator of iconic cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry and Scooby-Doo.

New York

Aaron Burr – Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson, known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
Alexander Hamilton – Founding Father, first Secretary of the Treasury, and key author of the Federalist Papers.
Andy Warhol – Influential artist and leading figure in the Pop Art movement.
Edith Wharton – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novels “The Age of Innocence” and “Ethan Frome.”
Ella Fitzgerald – Legendary jazz singer known as the “First Lady of Song.”
Franklin D. Roosevelt – 32nd President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II.
George Gershwin – Composer known for his contributions to American music, including “Rhapsody in Blue” and “An American in Paris.”
Harriet Tubman – Abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad, known for leading many enslaved people to freedom.
John D. Rockefeller – Industrialist and philanthropist, founder of Standard Oil and one of the wealthiest individuals in history.
Langston Hughes – Influential poet, social activist, and leader of the Harlem Renaissance.
Lou Gehrig – Hall of Fame baseball player known for his impressive career with the New York Yankees and his battle with ALS.
Susan B. Anthony – Women’s rights activist and key figure in the women’s suffrage movement.
Theodore Roosevelt – 26th President of the United States, known for his progressive policies and conservation efforts.

North Carolina

Ava Gardner – Acclaimed actress known for her roles in classic films like “The Killers” and “Mogambo.”
Billy Graham – Renowned evangelist and spiritual advisor to multiple U.S. presidents.
Charles Kuralt – Journalist and television host, known for his “On the Road” segments on CBS.
David Brinkley – Influential television newscaster and co-anchor of “The Huntley-Brinkley Report.”
Earl Scruggs – Bluegrass musician known for his innovative three-finger banjo-picking style.
Edward R. Murrow – Pioneering broadcast journalist known for his reports during World War II and his work on CBS.
James K. Polk – 11th President of the United States, known for his role in expanding U.S. territory.
John Coltrane – Legendary jazz saxophonist and composer, known for his contributions to modern jazz.
O. Henry (William Sydney Porter) – Short story writer known for his witty and twist-ending tales.
Thomas Wolfe – Novelist known for his works “Look Homeward, Angel” and “You Can’t Go Home Again.”
Zachary Taylor – 12th President of the United States, known for his military leadership and presidency.

North Dakota

Angie Dickinson – Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress, known for her roles in “Rio Bravo” and “Police Woman.”
Buffalo Bill Cody – Famous showman and bison hunter, known for his Wild West shows.
Charles Lindbergh – Pioneering aviator known for his solo transatlantic flight from New York to Paris.
Dorothy Stickney – Actress known for her work on Broadway, including “Life with Father.”
Ed Schafer – Politician who served as the 30th Governor of North Dakota and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Eric Sevareid – Renowned journalist and CBS news correspondent.
Fred G. Aandahl – Governor of North Dakota from 1945 to 1951 and U.S. Congressman.
Louis L’Amour – Prolific author known for his Western novels.
Peggy Lee – Iconic jazz and pop singer, known for hits like “Fever” and “Is That All There Is?”
Phil Jackson – Legendary NBA coach known for leading the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers to multiple championships.
Roger Maris – Major League Baseball player who set the single-season home run record in 1961.
William Langer – Politician who served as Governor of North Dakota and U.S. Senator.

Ohio

Annie Oakley – Renowned sharpshooter and exhibition shooter, known for her exceptional talent in Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show.
Clark Gable – Iconic actor known for his role as Rhett Butler in “Gone with the Wind.”
Dean Martin – Beloved singer and actor, known for his charismatic performances in music and film.
Dorothy Dandridge – Actress and singer, the first African American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.
Jesse Owens – Track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, challenging Nazi racial ideology.
John Glenn – Astronaut and U.S. Senator, the first American to orbit the Earth.
Neil Armstrong – Astronaut and aeronautical engineer, the first person to walk on the moon.
Paul Newman – Acclaimed actor, director, and philanthropist, known for his roles in films like “Cool Hand Luke” and “The Hustler.”
Sherwood Anderson – Author known for his influential short story collection “Winesburg, Ohio.”
Thomas Edison – Inventor and businessman, known for developing the phonograph and the electric light bulb.
Toni Morrison – Nobel Prize-winning novelist known for her rich storytelling and exploration of the African American experience.
William Tecumseh Sherman – Union general during the Civil War, known for his “March to the Sea” campaign.

Oklahoma

Billie Letts – Author known for her novel “Where the Heart Is,” which was adapted into a popular film.
Black Kettle – Cheyenne chief known for his efforts to achieve peace between Native Americans and settlers.
Carl Albert – Politician who served as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Chester Gould – Cartoonist who created the “Dick Tracy” comic strip.
Jim Thorpe – Versatile athlete, considered one of the greatest in the 20th century, excelling in football, baseball, and the Olympic decathlon.
Maria Tallchief – America’s first major prima ballerina, and a groundbreaking figure in the world of ballet.
Mickey Mantle – Hall of Fame baseball player known for his career with the New York Yankees.
Ralph Ellison – Author known for his novel “Invisible Man,” which addresses complex social and racial issues.
Sequoyah – Cherokee silversmith who created the Cherokee syllabary, making reading and writing in Cherokee possible.
Will Rogers – Cherished actor, cowboy, humorist, and social commentator known for his folksy persona and witticisms.
Woody Guthrie – Folk singer and songwriter whose music, including “This Land Is Your Land,” has influenced countless musicians and shaped American folk music.
Zachary Taylor – 12th President of the United States, known for his military leadership and presidency.

Oregon

Abigail Scott Duniway – Journalist and women’s suffrage leader, known for her efforts in advocating for women’s rights in Oregon.
Beverly Cleary – Beloved children’s author, known for her “Ramona” series and other classic books.
Bud Clark – Former mayor of Portland, known for his colorful personality and contributions to the city’s development.
Carl Barks – Comic book writer and artist, known for creating Scrooge McDuck and contributing to Disney comics.
Dick Fosbury – Olympic gold medalist in high jump, known for inventing the “Fosbury Flop” technique.
Dorothea Lange – Influential documentary photographer, known for her work during the Great Depression.
James Beard – Renowned chef and food journalist, known for his influence on American cuisine.
Jean M. Auel – Author known for her “Earth’s Children” series, which includes “The Clan of the Cave Bear.”
Ken Kesey – Author of “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and a key figure in the counterculture movement.
Mark Hatfield – Long-serving U.S. Senator and Governor of Oregon, known for his moderate political stance and advocacy for peace.
Norm Van Brocklin – Hall of Fame NFL quarterback and coach, known for his contributions to football.
Tom McCall – Governor of Oregon, known for his environmental policies and efforts to protect the state’s natural resources.

Pennsylvania

Andrew Carnegie – Industrialist and philanthropist, known for his significant contributions to the steel industry and his extensive philanthropic efforts.
Benjamin Franklin – Founding Father, inventor, and diplomat, known for his contributions to the American Revolution and his numerous inventions.
Betsy Ross – Seamstress credited with making the first American flag.
Daniel Boone – Frontiersman and explorer, known for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky.
Fred Rogers – Beloved television personality, known for hosting “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
Grace Kelly – Academy Award-winning actress and Princess of Monaco.
James Buchanan – 15th President of the United States, known for his efforts to maintain peace before the Civil War.
Joe Frazier – World heavyweight boxing champion, known for his rivalry with Muhammad Ali.
Milton S. Hershey – Founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, known for revolutionizing the chocolate industry.
Rachel Carson – Marine biologist and conservationist, known for her influential book “Silent Spring.”
William Penn – Founder of Pennsylvania, known for his advocacy of religious freedom and democracy.

Rhode Island

Anne Hutchinson – Religious reformer and key figure in the development of religious freedom in the American colonies.
Charles Laighton – Noted for his contributions to the development of the American lighthouse system.
Dorothy Parker – Acclaimed poet, writer, and critic, known for her sharp wit and involvement with the Algonquin Round Table.
Edwin H. Colpitts – Electrical engineer and inventor, known for his work on the Colpitts oscillator.
Frances Perkins – First woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet position as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Gilbert Stuart – Renowned portrait artist, best known for his portraits of George Washington.
H.P. Lovecraft – Influential author in the horror fiction genre, known for his creation of the Cthulhu Mythos.
John Clarke – Co-founder of Rhode Island and advocate for religious freedom.
Metacomet (King Philip) – Wampanoag leader who played a significant role in King Philip’s War against colonial settlers.
Nathanael Greene – Major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.
Roger Williams – Founder of Rhode Island and advocate for religious freedom and separation of church and state.
Sarah Helen Whitman – Poet and essayist, known for her relationship with Edgar Allan Poe.

South Carolina

Althea Gibson – Tennis player who broke racial barriers by becoming the first African American to win a Grand Slam title.
Benjamin E. Mays – Educator and civil rights leader, mentor to Martin Luther King Jr.
Doc Blanchard – College football player who became the first junior to win the Heisman Trophy.
Edwin G. Seibels – Inventor of the vertical filing system, revolutionizing office organization.
Francis Marion – Military officer known as the “Swamp Fox” for his guerrilla warfare tactics during the American Revolution.
James Brown – Influential musician known as the “Godfather of Soul,” who shaped the development of funk music.
John C. Calhoun – Vice President of the United States and a leading advocate for states’ rights.
Mary McLeod Bethune – Educator and civil rights leader who founded Bethune-Cookman University.
Robert Mills – Architect who designed the Washington Monument and other significant buildings.
Robert Smalls – Civil War hero and politician who escaped slavery and became a U.S. Congressman.
Strom Thurmond – Long-serving U.S. Senator known for his staunch segregationist views and later shift towards more moderate positions.

South Dakota

Badger Clark – Poet and South Dakota’s first Poet Laureate, known for his cowboy poetry and writings about the American West.
Ben Reifel – U.S. Congressman and member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, known for his work in Native American affairs.
Calamity Jane – Frontierswoman and professional scout, known for her association with Wild Bill Hickok and her adventures in the American West.
Crazy Horse – Oglala Lakota leader, known for his role in the Battle of the Little Bighorn and his resistance to U.S. government policies.
Dorothy Provine – Actress, singer, and dancer, known for her roles in films and television during the 1950s and 1960s.
Ernest O. Lawrence – Physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, known for inventing the cyclotron.
Francis Higbee Case – Politician who served as a U.S. Congressman and Senator, known for his work on water resources and public works projects.
Gertrude Bonnin (Zitkala-Sa) – Yankton Dakota writer, editor, musician, teacher, and political activist, known for her work in Native American rights.
Harvey Dunn – Painter and illustrator, known for his depictions of pioneer life and his contributions to American art.
Joe Foss – World War II flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient, known for his military service and later role as Governor of South Dakota.
Norm Van Brocklin – Hall of Fame NFL quarterback and coach, known for his contributions to professional football.
Sitting Bull – Hunkpapa Lakota leader, known for his role in the resistance against U.S. government policies and his leadership in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Tennessee

Alvin C. York – World War I hero and Medal of Honor recipient, known for his bravery in combat.
Andrew Jackson – 7th President of the United States, known for his strong leadership and controversial policies.
Aretha Franklin – Iconic singer known as the “Queen of Soul,” famous for her powerful voice and hit songs.
Chet Atkins – Influential guitarist and record producer, known for his contributions to country music.
Davy Crockett – Frontiersman, soldier, and politician, known for his adventures and role in the Battle of the Alamo.
Elvis Presley – Iconic musician and actor, known as the “King of Rock and Roll.”
James Agee – Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, poet, and film critic, known for his literary contributions.
Nina Simone – Influential singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist, known for her powerful music and advocacy.
Pat Summitt – Legendary women’s basketball coach, known for her successful career at the University of Tennessee.
Tina Turner – Renowned singer and actress, known for her dynamic performances and hit songs.
Wilma Rudolph – Olympic gold medalist in track and field, known for her achievements and overcoming polio.

Texas

Ann Richards – 45th Governor of Texas, known for her wit and political acumen.
Barbara Jordan – Civil rights leader and politician, known for her powerful oratory and service in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Buddy Holly – Influential rock and roll musician, known for hits like “Peggy Sue” and “That’ll Be the Day.”
Janis Joplin – Iconic rock singer known for her powerful voice and hits like “Piece of My Heart.”
Lady Bird Johnson – First Lady of the United States, known for her environmental initiatives and beautification projects.
Lyndon B. Johnson – 36th President of the United States, known for his Great Society programs and civil rights legislation.
Molly Ivins – Political columnist and author, known for her sharp wit and commentary on Texas politics.
Sam Houston – First and third President of the Republic of Texas, later U.S. Senator and Governor of Texas.
Scott Joplin – Composer and pianist, known as the “King of Ragtime” for his contributions to the genre.
Stephen F. Austin – Known as the “Father of Texas” for his role in leading the colonization of the region.
Tom Landry – Legendary NFL coach, known for his long tenure with the Dallas Cowboys and innovative coaching strategies.
Willie Nelson – Renowned country music singer-songwriter and activist, known for his contributions to music and advocacy for farmers.
Z.Z. Hill – Influential blues singer known for his contributions to the genre and hits like “Down Home Blues.”

Utah

Barbara Toomer – Disability rights advocate who co-founded the Utah Independent Living Center and fought for wheelchair accessibility and the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Brigham Young – Leader of the Latter-day Saint movement and founder of Salt Lake City.
Charlotte Godbe Kirby – Suffragette and advocate for women’s rights, the first Utah woman to serve on the national suffrage committee.
David Abbott “Ab” Jenkins – Racing driver known for setting numerous world speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Emma McVicker – Utah’s first female state superintendent of schools, known for her efforts to advance education for children and women.
Florence E. Allen – First woman to serve on a state Supreme Court and the second to serve as a federal judge.
Frank Borzage – Academy Award-winning film director and actor.
John Moses Browning – Firearms designer known for his innovative gun designs and numerous patents.
Juanita Brooks – Historian and author known for her work on the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
Marriner S. Eccles – Banker and economist who played a key role in ending the Great Depression.
Martha Hughes Cannon – Pioneering physician, suffragist, and the first female state senator in the United States.
Maurice Abravanel – Longtime music director of the Utah Symphony.
Philo T. Farnsworth – Inventor of the first fully functional all-electronic television system.
Reva Beck Bosone – First woman member of Congress from Utah and a rights activist.
Robert Foster “Bob” Bennett – U.S. Senator known for his contributions to politics and public service.
Simon Bamberger – First Democratic governor of Utah and the only Jewish governor of the state.

Vermont

Calvin Coolidge – 30th President of the United States, known for his leadership during the Roaring Twenties.
Chester A. Arthur – 21st President of the United States, known for his efforts in civil service reform.
Clarina Howard Nichols – Journalist and women’s rights activist, known for her advocacy for suffrage and property rights for women.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher – Renowned author, educational reformer, and social activist, known for her works celebrating rural Vermont life and progressive education.
Ethan Allen – Revolutionary War hero and leader of the Green Mountain Boys.
George Aiken – U.S. Senator and Governor of Vermont, known for his moderate political stance and advocacy for agriculture.
Grace Coolidge – First Lady of the United States, known for her charm and advocacy for the hearing impaired.
John Deere – Inventor and founder of Deere & Company, known for revolutionizing agriculture with his steel plow.
John Dewey – Philosopher and educational reformer, known for his contributions to pragmatism and progressive education.
Justin Smith Morrill – U.S. Senator and Representative, known for authoring the Morrill Land-Grant Acts.
Madeleine Kunin – First female Governor of Vermont and U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland.
Robert Frost – Celebrated poet known for his depictions of rural New England life.
Thomas Davenport – Inventor of the electric motor.
Thaddeus Stevens – Congressman and leader of the Radical Republicans, known for his efforts in the abolition of slavery and Reconstruction.
Zebulon Pike – Explorer and military officer, known for his expeditions in the American West and the discovery of Pike’s Peak.

Virginia

Anne Spencer – Poet and civil rights activist, known for her involvement in the Harlem Renaissance and her contributions to African American literature.
Booker T. Washington – Influential educator and civil rights leader, known for founding the Tuskegee Institute.
George Washington – First President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War.
James Madison – Fourth President of the United States and “Father of the Constitution.”
James Monroe – Fifth President of the United States, known for the Monroe Doctrine.
John Marshall – Fourth Chief Justice of the United States, known for establishing the principles of American constitutional law.
Maggie Lena Walker – Entrepreneur and civil rights leader, known for being the first African American woman to charter a bank and serve as its president.
Patrick Henry – Founding Father and orator, famous for his “Give me liberty, or give me death!” speech.
Pocahontas – Native American figure known for her association with the colonial settlement at Jamestown.
Robert E. Lee – Confederate general during the American Civil War.
Thomas Jefferson – Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
William Henry Harrison – Ninth President of the United States, known for his military leadership and brief presidency.
Zachary Taylor – Twelfth President of the United States, known for his military service and presidency.

Washington

Bruce Lee – Martial artist and actor, known for his influential films and contributions to martial arts.
Dale Chihuly – Renowned glass artist, known for his innovative and colorful glass sculptures.
Frances Farmer – Actress known for her roles in films during the 1930s and 1940s, and her tumultuous personal life.
Gary Larson – Cartoonist known for creating the popular comic strip “The Far Side.”
Jimi Hendrix – Legendary guitarist and musician, known for his groundbreaking work in rock music.
Kurt Cobain – Lead singer and guitarist of Nirvana, known for his influence on the grunge music movement.
Linda B. Buck – Nobel Prize-winning biologist, known for her research on the olfactory system.
Ray Charles – Iconic musician known for his contributions to soul, jazz, and blues music.
Robert Motherwell – Abstract expressionist painter, known for his contributions to modern art.
William O. Douglas – Longest-serving Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, known for his strong defense of civil liberties.

West Virginia

Chuck Yeager – Test pilot and Air Force officer, known for being the first pilot confirmed to have traveled faster than sound.
Don Knotts – Comedian and actor, famous for his roles as Barney Fife on “The Andy Griffith Show” and Ralph Furley on “Three’s Company.”
George Brett – Hall of Fame baseball player who spent his entire career with the Kansas City Royals.
Homer Hickam – Author of “Rocket Boys,” which was adapted into the film “October Sky,” and a retired NASA engineer.
Jerry West – Legendary basketball player and executive, known as “Mr. Clutch” for his performance with the Los Angeles Lakers.
John Forbes Nash Jr. – Mathematician whose work in game theory earned him the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, and the inspiration for the film “A Beautiful Mind.”
Mary Lou Retton – Olympic gymnast who won the all-around gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
Pearl S. Buck – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novel “The Good Earth.”
Randy Moss – NFL wide receiver known for his record-breaking career and being one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.
Stonewall Jackson – Confederate general during the American Civil War, known for his tactical prowess and leadership.

Wisconsin

Chris Farley – Comedian and actor known for his work on “Saturday Night Live” and films like “Tommy Boy”.
Don Ameche – Academy Award-winning actor known for his performance in “Cocoon”.
Edna Ferber – Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her novels “So Big” and “Show Boat”.
Eric Heiden – Speed skater who won five gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Frank Lloyd Wright – Renowned architect known for his innovative designs and contributions to modern architecture.
Harry Houdini – Famous magician and escape artist.
Liberace – Iconic pianist and entertainer known for his flamboyant performances.
Orson Welles – Influential filmmaker and actor, best known for directing and starring in “Citizen Kane”.
Richard I. Bong – America’s leading air ace during World War II.
Seymour Cray – Developer of the supercomputer.
Zona Gale – Pulitzer Prize-winning author and playwright.

Wyoming

Buffalo Bill Cody – Famous showman and bison hunter, known for his Wild West shows and founding the town of Cody, Wyoming.
Chief Washakie – Renowned Shoshone leader known for his efforts to secure land for his people and his role in the Treaty of Fort Laramie.
Curt Gowdy – Sportscaster known for his work in major league baseball, AFL, and NFL.
Edgar Wilson Nye – Journalist and humorist, known for his writings and postmaster role in Laramie City.
Esther Hobart Morris – First female judge in the United States and advocate for women’s suffrage.
Francis E. Warren – First state governor of Wyoming and U.S. Senator.
Grace Raymond Hebard – Western history writer known for her research on Sacajawea and Esther Hobart Morris.
Jackson Pollock – Influential abstract expressionist artist known for his drip painting technique.
Nellie Tayloe Ross – First female governor in the United States and director of the U.S. Mint.
Owen Wister – Writer known for his Western novels, including “The Virginian.”
William Henry Jackson – Photographer and explorer known for his images of the American West and contributions to the documentation of Yellowstone National Park.

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