Notable People
- Terry Brooks, fantasy author (Shannara, Word and Void, Magic Kingdom)
- Steve Eddy, pitcher with the California Angels
- Paul J. Flory, Nobel laureate in chemistry; born in Sterling
- Dan Kolb, pitcher for the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, and the Pittsburgh Pirates; born in Sterling
- Tim Lawson, author
- Joel Ryce-Menuhin, classical pianist and psychologist
- Harry B. Mulliken, early 20th century New York City architect; born in Sterling
- Michael Bryan Murphy musician; former lead singer for REO Speedwagon
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