Indianapolis, Indiana

1. Jake Short (1997)

Actor

Best known to audiences as Fletcher Quimby on Disney's A.N.T. Farm and as Nose Noseworthy in the 2009 family comedy film Shorts. He also plays Oliver on the series Mighty Med.  

2. Fanny Stevenson (1840)

Family Member

Wife of Robert Louis Stevenson who supported and inspired his work.

3. Charles Major (1856)

Novelist Lawyer

An American author of historical novels, he published his first work, When Knighthood Was in Flower, in 1898. He often wrote under the pen name of Edwin Caskoden.

4. Mary Harrison McKee (1858)

Political Wife

Daughter of President Benjamin Harrison and wife Caroline Scott, who served as First Lady of the United States after her mother died from 1892 to 1893.

5. Booth Tarkington (1869)

American Novelist

A Pulitzer Prize-winner and one of the most popular novelists of his time, he wrote The Magnificent Ambersons and Alice Adams. His other works include Clarence: A Comedy in Four...

6. Lori Lindsey (1980)

American Soccer Player

Soccer midfielder who debuted professionally for the W-League Indiana Blaze in 1997 and internationally for the United States national team in 2005.

7. Marshall Taylor (1878)

American Racing Cyclist

Cyclist who was the first African American to win a world championship in his sport and only the second black man to ever win a world championship in any sport.

8. Jobyna Howland (1880)

American Actor

Remembered for her roles in such early "talkies" as A Lady's Morals, Once in a Lifetime, and Big City Blues, she also appeared in numerous stage plays and in such...

9. Sid Grauman (1879)

American Showman

Creator of the landmark Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angles.

10. Rhett Fisher (1980)

American Actor

Most famous for his role as Titanium Ranger Ryan Mitchell in the Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue television series, he is also notable for his work as a singer, songwriter, and...

11. John-Michael Liles (1980)

American Ice Hockey Player

Defenseman who made his NHL debut in 2003 for the Colorado Avalanche and signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2011.

12. Monte Blue (1887)

Actor

He became Hollywood's romantic leading man during the silent film era who progressed into many character roles in sound films. His roles in westerns such as Key Largo and Annie...

13. Clifton Webb (1889)

Actor Singer Dancer

Stage and film actor, singer, and dancer who starred in numerous Broadway musicals, as well as in productions of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest and Noel Coward's Blithe...

14. Noble Sissle (1889)

African-american Jazz Musician

Jazz pioneer who created the musical Shuffle Along, with the featured song "I'm Just Wild About Harry."

15. Janet Flanner (1892)

American Journalist

American writer and journalist who was the Paris correspondent for The New Yorker magazine from 1925 until 1975.

16. Peyton Clark (1994)

Tv Actor

Best known as Garrett in the Disney Channel series I Didn't Do It, he previously appeared as himself in an episode of Code: 9. 

17. Julanne Johnston (1900)

American Actor

Silent film actress who played the princess in The Thief of Bagdad, which was directed by Raoul Walsh.

18. John Dillinger (1903)

American Bank Robber

Depression-era bank robber and folk hero who was shot down as the FBI's Public Enemy Number One.

19. James Baskett (1904)

Actor

He was the first actor of African descent to win an Academy Award for his portrayal of Uncle Remus in the 1946 Disney film Song of the South, in which...

20. Chuck Klein (1904)

American Baseball Player And Coa

MLB player who was a renowned as a slugger during his 17-year career.

21. Lester Horton (1906)

American Dancer Choreographer An

Dancer, dance teacher, and choreographer who founded the Lester Horton Dancers and the Dance Theater of Los Angeles.

22. Marguerite Young (1908)

Poet

A prolific author of poetry and fiction, she is perhaps best known for her more than 1,000-page-long novel, Miss MacIntosh, My Darling (1965). Her other works include Moderate Fable (1944)...

23. Robert Paige (1911)

Film Actor Newscaster

An American television news presenter and film actor who became known for playing romantic leads in the 1940s. His 65 films include Can't Help Singing, which starred Deanna Durbin.

24. Mike Epps (1970)

American Actor Musician And Come

Stand up comedian and actor best known for portraying Day-Day Jones in the Friday movies. He also appeared in the smash hit The Hangover in 2009. 

25. Andrew East (1991)

Family Member

NFL long snapper best known for marrying Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson in 2016. 

26. Eric Dill (1981)

American Musician

Singer-songwriter who gained fame as the frontman for the pop-rock group The Click Five. His solo debut, Forever is Not Enough, was released in 2012.

27. Madelyn Pugh (1921)

American Television Writer And S

Writer for the iconic sitcom I Love Lucy who also contributed to many of the star's madcap antics.

28. Bill Shirley (1921)

Singer

Actor and singer who provided the voice of Sleeping Beauty's prince in the classic 1959 Disney film Sleeping Beauty, and also starred in 1964's My Fair Lady. In 1952, he appeared in...

29. JaJuan Johnson (1989)

American Basketball Player

Forward who first rose to prominence for his career playing for the Purdue University between 2007 and 2011. For his senior year, he finished as a consensus first-team All-American and Big Ten...

30. Lamon Brewster (1973)

American Boxer

Former WBO heavyweight champion who compiled a 35-6 record throughout his career, winning 30 of his matches by way of knockouts.

31. Wes Montgomery (1923)

American Musician

Jazz guitarist who introduced the playing of octaves and chord melodies into popular music, which influenced artists from Jimi Hendix to musak.

32. Ted Stevens (1923)

Politician

Alaska senator who represented the state for 40 years, becoming an icon for pork-barrell spending. He served as the Senate Majority Whip from 1981 to 1985.

33. Jaycie Phelps (1979)

American Gymnast

Gymnast best remembered as one of the Magnificent 7 at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

34. Logan Huffman (1989)

Actor

American actor who is best known for playing the role of Tyler Evans on the remake sci-fi television series, V from 2009-2011.

35. Courtney Lee (1985)

American Basketball Player

NBA shooting guard who was signed by the Boston Celtics in 2012 after being drafted 22nd overall by the Orlando Magic in 2008.

36. Steele Johnson (1996)

Diver

Olympic diver debuting at the 2016 games in Rio who had an exceptional collegiate career at Purdue University where he became a two-time NCAA Champion.

37. Audrey Whitby (1996)

TV Actress

Well known for her Disney Channel roles on the series Austin and Ally as Tilly Thompson and So Random! as various characters. She also played a role in the television movie Bad Fairy. 

38. Tiara Thomas (1989)

American Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter who was featured on Wale's 2013 single "Bad."

39. Stephen Sommers (1962)

American Film Director

Screenwriter who is most recognized for penning the scripts for the super successful Mummy franchise, which starred Brendan Frasier.

40. Jason Whitlock (1967)

American Writer

American sports broadcaster and journalist who is widely recognized for his work on Fox Sports 1's Speak For Yourself. He is also known for having been a writer for ESPN and a...

41. Gertrude Baniszewski (1929)

American Murderer

Indiana woman who, with the assistance of her own children and children in her neighborhood, oversaw the torture and murder of teenage girl Sylvia Likens in 1965. She was convicted...

42. Buddy Montgomery (1930)

American Musician

Younger brother of jazz legend Wes Montgomery who was a prominent pianist and vibraphonist in his own right.

43. Allan Bloom (1930)

American Academic

Best remembered for his exploration of Continental Philosophy and Platonism.

44. Vivica A. Fox (1964)

Actress Producer

Model and actress who played Will Smith's girlfriend in Independence Day. She also appeared in Kill Bill, Sharknado 2: The Second One and Booty Call.

45. Lauren Holiday (1987)

American Professional Soccer Pla

Forward who began her professional career with the Pali Blues in 2009 and joined FC Kansas City in 2013. She became a member of the U.S. women's soccer team in...

46. Richard Lugar (1932)

American Politician

American Republican politician who served as a Senator for Indiana from 1977 to 2013. He was known for his work toward the dismantling of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons in...

47. Anthony Duffy (2003)

TikTok Star

Comedy content creator who is known for sharing relatable videos on his itsanthonyduffy TikTok account. He has gone on to amass more than 340,000 fans and over 10 million hearts on...

48. Michael Graves (1934)

American Architect

One of The New York Five who espoused Modernist architecture; became known for his contemporary designs and public commissions.

49. Farida Osman (1995)

Egyptian Swimmer

Swimmer who has risen to fame as the fastest female swimmer in Egypt and the African continent as of August 2018. She earned two golds and one silver medal at...

50. Sheila Klinker (1938)

American Politician

In 1982, this Democratic Party politician began a lengthy career as a 27th-district member of the Indiana House of Representatives.

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