Notable People and Groups
- Elmer and Edgar Apperson, automotive pioneers
- Brandon Beachy MLB pitcher, Atlanta Braves, Northwestern High School (Indiana) graduate
- Alicia Berneche operatic soprano
- Rupert Boneham, Survivor contestant, Libertarian candidate for Indiana Governor 2012
- Norman Bridwell, author of the Clifford the Big Red Dog books
- Quautico (Tico) Brown, former Continental Basketball Association player
- Steve Butler, six-time Sprint Car National Champion
- Calibretto 13, band
- Kaitlyn Christopher, Miss Indiana USA 2005
- Elwood Haynes, inventor, automotive pioneer
- Nellie Keeler, child circus performer
- Don Johnson, professional bowler/PBA Hall-of-Fame member
- Steve Kroft, 60 Minutes correspondent
- Jim "Goose" Ligon, former ABA basketball player
- Strother Martin, actor
- Clay Myers, photographer, animal welfare advocate
- Kent C. Nelson, past CEO of United Parcel Service
- Anthony Norris, professional wrestler
- John O'Banion, singer
- Jack Purvis, Jazz musician
- Jimmy Rayl, Splendid Splinter, Indiana Pacers 1967-1969, two-time All-American Indiana University
- Tavis Smiley, PBS presenter
- "Sylvia" (Sylvia Jane Kirby), singer
- Floyd Talbert, soldier (of Band of Brothers fame)
- Joe Thatcher, pitcher for MLB San Diego Padres
- Pat Underwood, former MLB pitcher, Detroit Tigers
- Tom Underwood, former MLB pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, and Baltimore Orioles
- Ryan White, AIDS activist
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