John Barton (Johnny) Gruelle (Dec. 24, 1880-Jan. 9, 1938). Johnny Gruelle created the Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and stories. Born in Arcola, Illinois,… Read More »John Barton (Johnny) Gruelle
Walter Quintin Gresham (Mar. 17, 1832-May 28, 1895). A native of Harrison County, Indiana, Gresham attended Indiana University one year before reading law.… Read More »Walter Quintin Gresham
Katharine Croan Greenough (Sept. 8, 1888-Dec. 12, 1977). Katharine Foster Croan was born in Shenandoah, Iowa, and grew up in , Indiana. Katharine… Read More »Katharine Croan Greenough
Erroll Grandy (Jan. 1, 1918-June 12, 1991). Erroll Grandy was a pianist affectionately nicknamed the “godfather of Indianapolis jazz” in deference to… Read More »Erroll Grandy
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization of Union veterans. Dr. Benjamin F. Stephenson and General… Read More »Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
Grace Blaisdell Golden (June 14, 1899-Jan. 11, 1966). The daughter of Charles C. and Hattie Mabrey Blaisdell, Grace Blaisdell Golden was born in… Read More »Grace Blaisdell Golden
Going All the Way Publication of Going All the Way (New York, 1970) was of particular significance to Indianapolis. The novel’s author, Dan Wakefield, was… Read More »Going All the Way
Daniel Glazier (July 1, 1835-Mar. 11, 1873). Fire chief and the first Indianapolis fireman to die in the line of duty, Daniel… Read More »Daniel Glazier
Louis Henry Gibson (Mar. 17, 1855-Nov. 1, 1907). Born in Aurora (Dearborn County), Indiana, Louis Henry Gibson moved to Indianapolis in 1862 when… Read More »Louis Henry Gibson
German Park and Germania Park Since the late 19th century, there have been several private parks owned and operated by local German organizations. The Schützen… Read More »German Park and Germania Park
