Notable Politicians
- Herbert Hoover (1874–1964) - The President was never a true county resident but he owned a farm south of Graham.
- Henry L. Jost (1873–1950) - Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, who arrived in Hopkins aboard an orphan train
- Albert P. Morehouse (1835–1891) - Maryville, Missouri resident who succeeded to Governor from 1887 to 1889.
- Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980) - Native of Quitman, Missouri who was a Republican Governor from 1941–1945 and U.S. Senator from 1945-1951.
- Charles J. Colden - U.S. Representative
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