Arkansas

1. Benjamin Bigger (1999)

YouTube Star

Social media star who posts vlogs to his self-titled YouTube channel in addition to posting thoughts on Twitter and photos on Instagram for his large followings.

2. Megan Sliger (1999)

TikTok Star

TikTok star who has gained fame for his self-titled channel. Her dances and lip syncs often to popular TikTok trends and featuring text in video have helped her garner more...

3. Baylee Jantzen (2002)

TikTok Star

Social media celebrity and content creator who had major success after launching her @bayleeraylynn TikTok account. She's picked up 150,000 fans on the app thanks to her story times, lip-syncing and transition...

4. Trevor Harvey (1999)

TikTok Star

Became a crowned TikTok creator through his trevor.c.harvey account. He also became popular streaming on the live website YouNow. 

5. SJ Tucker (1980)

Rock Singer

Prolific singer-songwriter who has released albums like 2005's Tangles and 2006's Sirens. She is known to fans for her eclecticism, working in a variety of genres including rock, electronica, and...

6. James M. Hanks (1833)

American Politician

Arkansas politician and member of the Democratic party who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1871 to 1873.

7. Richard Hopkins (1863)

Chess Player

One of the first recognized chess prodigies in the world, who is perhaps best known for innovating the Hopkins Gambit.

8. Broncho Billy Anderson (1880)

Movie Actor

Broncho Billy Anderson is a famous Movie Actor, who was born on March 21, 1880 in United States. One of Hollywood’s first Western stars who acted and directed over 350...

9. K.T. Oslin (1942)

Country Singer

K.T. Oslin is a famous Country Singer, who was born on May 15, 1942 in United States. Grammy Award-winning country music artist and songwriter who had multiple top ten singles...

10. Henry Bennett (1886)

Politician

After serving as Superintendent of Schools in two Oklahoma counties, Bennett became President of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College. He later rose to national prominence, serving as United States...

11. Gertrude Weaver (1898)

Supercentenarian

American supercentenarian who, at age 116, became the world's oldest person. The previous holder of that title passed away on April 1, 2015, making her the world's oldest person for...

12. Edward Durell Stone (1902)

Architect

Architect who designed Radio City Music Hall in New York City. His Richard H. Mandel House was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

13. Brad Feld (1965)

American Entrepreneur Author Blo

After establishing a highly successful venture capital company called the Foundry Group, Feld wrote Do More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup, as well as several other self-help books...

14. Reese Cates (1989)

Bull Rider

Third-generation bull rider who took home the honor of Rookie of the Year for the 2008 season. He earned a high-mark ride of 91 points on Firewater at the Built...

15. Dutch Harrison (1910)

Golfer

Professional golfer known as the Arkansas Traveler, who won 18 PGA Tours over a career spanning four decades.

16. William Orlando Darby (1911)

War Hero

U.S. Army veteran who was made a posthumous brigadier general after his death in World War II. He was the leader of the so-called Darby's Rangers, which later evolved into...

17. Arky Vaughan (1912)

American Baseball Player

MLB shortstop who played on nine All-Star teams during his 14-year career, spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers.

18. Paul Gann (1970)

Activist

Activist who founded a conservative organization called People's Advocate, Inc. He was one of the authors of Proposition 13, which proposed a reduction in California property taxes.

19. Ray Copeland (1914)

Criminal

Serial killer known along with his wife for being the oldest couple to be sentenced to death.

20. Robert Lockwood Jr. (1915)

Guitarist

Robert Lockwood Jr. is a famous Guitarist, who was born on March 27, 1915 in United States. Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist who played with Sonny Boy Williamson and contributed to...

21. Rosetta Tharpe (1915)

Gospel Singer

American singer and guitarist who was popular for her Gospel songs in the 1930s and 1940s. She was labeled "the original soul sister" due to being the first Gospel music...

22. Nathan Green Gordon (1916)

War Hero

Nathan Green Gordon is a famous War Hero, who was born on September 4, 1916 in United States. American war hero and politician who was a naval aviator and served...

23. Tammy Graham (1968)

American Musician

Country singer who sang "A Dozen Red Roses," which reached #37 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and who also released the #59 single "Cool Water."

24. Mackynzie Duggar (2009)

Reality Star

First born child of Josh and Anna Duggar who was born into the famous Duggar family that starred on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting for seven years.

25. Bob Wilcox (1996)

YouTube Star

Social media personality and actor who became popular for his comical YouTube videos such as "Relationship Goals vs Reality," "Biggest Turn Offs Girls Do!" and "Things Guys Don't Understand About...

26. Derick Dillard (1989)

Reality Star

Famous as the husband of 19 Kids and Counting cast member Jill Duggar. He and Jill married in June of 2014. 

27. Gerald Johnson (1986)

Voice Actor

Voice actor, rapper and comedian known by the stage name "SIink Capone." He is best known for his work in the TV sitcom Black Jesus, and for portraying Lamar Davis...

28. Jane Ross (1920)

Entrepreneur

Prominent philanthropist who became one of most well-known names in Arkansas.

29. Faye Copeland (1921)

Criminal

The eldest woman on death row before her sentence was commuted to life in prison in 1999.

30. Lacey Claire (1996)

Model

Featured on the 22nd cycle of America's Next Top Model, she is a model who has been featured in Vogue, Factice Magazine, and on the cover of Nylon.

31. Gene Coon (1970)

Screenwriter

Screenwriter most recognized for his contributions to the original Star Trek series, Bonanza, Zorro, Have Gun--Will Travel, Wagon Train, and The Wild Wild West.

32. Josiah Duggar (1996)

Reality Star

8th born child and 4th son born to Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar. He and the rest of the Duggar clan starred on the TLC series 19 Kids and Counting.

33. Matt Smith (1996)

Cheerleader

Famous as an all-star cheerleader and coach with the Cheer Athletics program, he won both a National Cheerleaders Association title and a World Championship title in 2012. Extremely popular on...

34. Billy James Hargis (1925)

Religious Leader

Billy James Hargis is a famous Religious Leader, who was born on August 3, 1925 in United States. American Protestant Christian evangelist whose program Christian Crusade was popular in the...

35. Noah Gordon (2002)

TikTok Star

Popular TikTok star who is best known for his noah_gordon4 account where he posted comedy videos, often involving his friends. His videos earned him over 170,000 followers on the social...

36. Rudy Ray Moore (1927)

Comedian

Rudy Ray Moore is a famous Comedian, who was born on March 17, 1927 in United States. Remembered most for his comedic Dolemite character (featured in the films Dolemite, The...

37. Red Holloway (1927)

Saxophonist

Tenor jazz saxophonist who recorded prolifically with an array of celebrated musicians, including Chuck Berry.

38. Cambree Allen (2006)

Cheerleader

TLC reality star on the series Cheer Perfection who is seen alongside her sisters, mother and stepfather on the show.

39. Ashlyn Gross (2006)

TikTok Star

Became a TikTok sensation with an account called dancer_ashlyngross by publishing dance videos of herself on the app. 

40. Calyssa Hall (2006)

TikTok Star

Comedy vlogger and video creator who has also posted lip-sync and transition content for her more than 50,000 fans. She could be found with a username of calyssahallway.

41. Marlon Green (1929)

Pilot

First African-American pilot to work for Continental Airlines.

42. Lindee Link (1995)

Country Singer

Country pop singer most well known for her original and cover songs on YouTube. Her music has been featured on Delta Air Lines, in Kohl's Dept Stores, Build-A Bear Stores,...

43. Roman Serfaty (2008)

YouTube Star

Friend of social stars Jake and Logan Paul who often collaborates with the brothers on YouTube videos and other web content. He accumulated over 50,000 Vine followers on his personal...

44. Joseph Duggar (1995)

Reality Star

Seventh eldest child in the Duggar family, best known for the TLC reality show 19 Kids and Counting. 

45. John-David Duggar (1990)

Reality Star

2nd son and 3rd child of Michelle and Jim-Bob Duggar who is a member of the famous Duggar family that stars on 19 Kids and Counting.

46. Jana Duggar (1990)

Reality Star

Daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and the second oldest child of the large Duggar family, which was featured on the TLC series 19 Kids and Counting.

47. Torrann Robinson (2003)

Reality Star

Notable for her appearances on the TLC reality shows Toddlers and Tiaras and Cheer Perfection, she rose to fame during her childhood years.

48. Mary Jo Houghton (1934)

Reality Star

The matriarch of the Jenner brood, she is the mother of Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kris Jenner and has appeared alongside her daughter and grandchildren on the show since it's...

49. Raven Gates (1991)

Reality Star

Rocketed to fame in 2017 competing for the heart of Nick Viall on the 21st season of ABC's The Bachelor.

50. Preston Million (1991)

Instagram Star

By 2015, this web personality and aspiring photographer had nearly 50,000 Twitter followers, as well as over 30,000 followers on his Instagram account preston.

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