The Well-Known and Famous People of Greenfield, Indiana

There are a number of well-known and famous people from Greenfield, a smallish satellite city of Indiana, one of the many that orbit around its capital, Indianapolis. By far the most famous Greenfield resident, however, is James Whitcomb Riley, also known as “The Hoosier Poet,” for whom Riley Park, the Riley House Restaurant, the Riley Festival and the important Riley Hospital for Children have been named.

The Midwest city of Greenfield, Indiana has produced other notable citizens, however. Below is a list of well-known and famous people from Greenfield.

	Mark Dismore made his mark as a driver in the Indianapolis Racing League (IRL) and other famous auto racing venues.
	Jaycie Phelps was on the United States Women’s Gymnastic Team for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.
	James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet of the United States, is best known for his poem, “Little Orphant Annie.”

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