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Famous, infamous, and otherwise notable people who left their mark on Circle City.

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Robert Sanford Foster
Robert Sanford Foster

(Jan. 27, 1834-Mar. 4, 1903). Born in Vernon, Indiana, Robert Sandford Foster came to Indianapolis at age 16, learning the… Read More »Robert Sanford Foster

Lillian Thomas Fox
Lillian Thomas Fox

(Nov. 1854 – Aug. 29, 1917). Lillian Thomas was born in Chicago to the Reverend Byrd Parker, pastor of Quinn… Read More »Lillian Thomas Fox

John P. Frenzel II and Otto N. Frenzel I

(John, Dec. 21, 1853-May 29, 1933; Otto, Sept. 8, 1856-June 23, 1925). Sons of the engineer responsible for driving the… Read More »John P. Frenzel II and Otto N. Frenzel I

Otto N. (Nick) Frenzel III
Otto N. (Nick) Frenzel III

(Dec. 1, 1930-Dec. 24, 2010). The son of and Eleanor Dickson Frenzel and a native of Indianapolis, Frenzel began his… Read More »Otto N. (Nick) Frenzel III

Otto Nicholas Frenzel II
Otto Nicholas Frenzel II

(May 6, 1899-May 28, 1989). The son of Otto N. Frenzel I and the nephew of John P. Frenzel II… Read More »Otto Nicholas Frenzel II

Sumner A. Furniss
Sumner A. Furniss

(Jan. 30, 1874 -Jan. 18, 1953). Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Sumner A. Furniss moved to Indianapolis with his family as… Read More »Sumner A. Furniss

Wayne Fuson
Wayne Fuson

(Mar. 2, 1925–Sept. 30, 1996). Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Wayne Fuson attended Indiana State University before starting his journalistic… Read More »Wayne Fuson

Willie Gardner
Willie Gardner

(Oct. 30, 1933-Sept. 28, 2000). William “Willie” Gardner was born in Pulaski, Tennessee, the only child of Versie Coleman and… Read More »Willie Gardner

Marion Garmel
Marion Garmel

(Oct. 15, 1936-Oct. 22, 2022). Marion Garmel was born and raised in El Paso, Texas, the eldest of Marcus and… Read More »Marion Garmel

Jean Garrigue
Jean Garrigue

(Dec. 8, 1914-Dec. 27, 1972). Jean Garrigue was an influential poet known for her technical skill, unique lyrical style, and… Read More »Jean Garrigue

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