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

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Frederick A. W. Davis
Frederick A. W. Davis

(Sept. 24, 1836-Apr. 9, 1909). Frederick Davis was born in Jackson, Missouri. His parents, David Hamilton Davis and Matilda Whitelaw… Read More »Frederick A. W. Davis

Christel DeHaan
Christel DeHaan

(Oct. 20, 1942-June 6, 2020). Christel DeHaan was a German-born Indianapolis philanthropist who cofounded and, upon its sale in 1996,… Read More »Christel DeHaan

Carl Raymond Dortch
Carl Raymond Dortch

(Sept. 14, 1914–Feb. 19, 2003). Born in Hanson, Kentucky, Dortch moved with his family to Indianapolis after his father landed… Read More »Carl Raymond Dortch

Fred S. Duesenberg and August S. Duesenberg
Fred S. Duesenberg and August S. Duesenberg

(Fred S., Dec. 6, 1877-July 26, 1932, and August S., Dec. 11, 1879-Jan. 18, 1955). Sons of Conrad and Kora… Read More »Fred S. Duesenberg and August S. Duesenberg

Phillip R. Duke
Phillip R. Duke

(May 24, 1935-July 22, 1986). A lifelong native of Indianapolis, Phillip Duke attended Public School 54 and . He served… Read More »Phillip R. Duke

Pete Dye
Pete Dye

(Dec. 29, 1925-Jan. 9, 2020). Pete Dye is recognized as one of the most influential golf course designers of the… Read More »Pete Dye

William A. Dyer Jr.
William A. Dyer Jr.

(Oct. 23, 1902-Mar. 21, 1993). Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and educated at Brown University, William Dyer worked as director… Read More »William A. Dyer Jr.

Roy C. Echols
Roy C. Echols

(Apr. 22, 1903-Dec. 25, 1993). Echols was born in Hubbard City, Texas. At age 14, he hitchhiked to find work… Read More »Roy C. Echols

Daniel Efroymson
Daniel Efroymson

(Sept. 28, 1941 – Nov. 30, 1999). Daniel Efroymson was a financier, lawyer, civic leader, philanthropist, and environmentalist. A graduate… Read More »Daniel Efroymson

Gustave A. Efroymson
Gustave A. Efroymson

(Jan. 21, 1870 – Nov. 3, 1946). Gustave Efroymson was a businessman, philanthropist, and champion for justice who was active… Read More »Gustave A. Efroymson

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