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List of Appalachian Americans

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This is a list of notable Appalachian Americans, including both natives of the Appalachian Region and members of the Appalachian diaspora outside of Appalachia. Appalachians are an unrecognized demographic of the United States Census Bureau, but due to various factors have developed a unique culture and Dialect.

Appalachian Americans include Americans from the region of Appalachia in the United States, stretching from the southern to the central Appalachian Mountain range and parts of the surrounding plateau, and descendants of Appalachian Americans.

Folk heroes and figures

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Music

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Military

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Politicians

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Religion

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Sports

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  • Roy Williams (born 1950), college basketball coach, 3-time NCAA champion
  • Jerry West (1938–2024), professional basketball player, NBA champion, Medal of Freedom recipient
  • Katie Smith (born 1974), retired professional women's basketball player, 3-time gold medalist, Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
  • Madison Bumgarner (born 1989), professional baseball player (SP), 3-time World Series champion, World Series MVP

Writers, poets, and literature

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