Of the 12 famous people born in Brevard, an unusual share are leaders

At the top of the list is the American comedian and actress Moms Mabley, covered in 13 languages. Boyce McDaniel, the American physicist, comes second, with Courtney W. Hamlin third. The largest group, 6, was born in the age of mills and railroads. For every 10,000 residents there are 15.2 on the list, well above the typical North Carolina town’s 1.8.