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

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Rozelle Boyd
Rozelle Boyd

(Apr. 24, 1931-July 21, 2022). Rozelle Boyd was born in Indianapolis. He attended segregated George Washington Carver School No. 87… Read More »Rozelle Boyd

James L. Bradford
James L. Bradford

(Feb. 28, 1903-Apr. 26, 1960). Bradford graduated from in Indianapolis in 1921. He became involved in Republican politics working as… Read More »James L. Bradford

Henry W. Brady

(Sept. 16, 1794-June 2, 1885). Henry W. Brady was born in Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. After Brady’s father died, his… Read More »Henry W. Brady

Myles Brand
Myles Brand

(May 17, 1942 – Sept. 16, 2009). Born in Brooklyn, New York, Myles Brand was the son of Irving and… Read More »Myles Brand

Charles F. and C. Noble Bretzman

Charles (July 26, 1866-Jan. 19, 1934) and C. (Charles) Noble (May 17, 1909-Nov. 24, 1986). Charles was born in Hanover,… Read More »Charles F. and C. Noble Bretzman

Hettie Brewer
Hettie Brewer

(Mar. 7, 1875-Aug. 9, 1943). Hethe “Hettie” Helen Johnson was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Major and Anna (Jones)… Read More »Hettie Brewer

Webster Brewer
Webster Brewer

(May 11, 1935-Jan. 12, 2022). Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, Webster Brewer moved to Indianapolis with his parents, Margie Brodie Brewer… Read More »Webster Brewer

Robert Lee Brokenburr
Robert Lee Brokenburr

(Nov. 16, 1886-Mar. 24, 1974). Born in Phoebus, Virginia, and encouraged by his parents to get an education, Robert Brokenburr… Read More »Robert Lee Brokenburr

John Brough
John Brough

(Sept. 17, 1811-Aug. 29, 1865). In addition to being a noted newspaperman, politician, and Civil War governor in his native… Read More »John Brough

Amos C. Brown III
Amos C. Brown III

(Dec.18, 1950-Nov. 6, 2015). A Chicago native, Amos Brown attended Northwestern University and majored in broadcasting. During his time at… Read More »Amos C. Brown III

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