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Presidents, moonwalkers and actors: Who are the famous people from Ohio's 88 counties?
Ohio is the birthplace of presidents, actors, athletes and historical figures. But who is the most famous person from your county?
The Dispatch set out to find the answer to that question.
Some of those answers might spur debate.
Here's a list of the most famous person who was born and/or raised in each of Ohio's counties.
Adams County: Jack Roush
Roush is the founder and current CEO of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, also known as RFK Racing, a NASCAR racing team that boasts eight championships in NASCAR's top three divisions, according to its website.
He was raised in Manchester, Ohio.
- Cowboy Copas, country singer: Runner-up
- Thomas Kirker, Ohio's second governor: Runner-up
Allen County: Hugh Downs
Downs was a famous talk-show host, game show host, and general TV mainstay during the 20th century, hosting shows like Today and 20/20.
He grew up in Lima, Ohio.
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