Berkeley, George (1685–1753), philosopher and Church of Ireland bishop of Cloyne, was born 12 March 1685 in or near Kilkenny city, and spent his childhood.
Hermenegildo Galeana (1782–1814) was an Insurgent who fought at the Siege of Cuautla. General Julián González Guadarrama (1890–?) was born in the town.
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is most notable for his short story "The Most.