Famous people · Hope Valley
Born near Hope Valley: 12 famous people within 35 miles
The nearest, Edward Lee Greene, was born in Hopkinton, 3 mi away. The best known of them is Ruth Buzzi, with articles in 42 languages. One notable person lived here: Billy Gilman. Of the bordering towns, Hopkinton has the longest list: 5, with Edward Lee Greene at the top.
Born nearby
12
within 35 miles
Closest
14 mi
Ruth Buzzi
Best known
Ruth Buzzi
in 42 Wikipedia languages
What stands out about Hope Valley’s famous people
★ What stands out · Close to home
Famous people born near Hope Valley
Nobody born in Hope Valley is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.
Samuel J. Potter
1753–1804American politician, Rhode Island
Ruth Buzzi
1936–2025American actress, comedian, and singer
Henry Brewster Stanton
1805–1887Abolitionist, social reformer, philosopher
A chosen home
Also called Hope Valley home
One more notable person made the town home: Billy Gilman.
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Famous people from the towns next door
The most names next door are in Hopkinton: 5.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Hope Valley and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (7)
- Billy Gilman: TenPoundHammer, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Ruth Buzzi: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Charles Dow: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Nathaniel Palmer: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Donald Carcieri: Creator:Harley W. Bartlett, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Oliver Hazard Perry: Gilbert Stuart, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Lee Greene: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons