CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
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Notable Personalities
Born, Raised, or Became Famous in Lake, Porter Counties Indiana
and Surrounding Illinois Communities.

 
 

Jean Shepherd

Born in Hammond, Indiana on July 21, 1921.
Died October 16th, 1999.
Mr. Shepherd was a writer, humorist, satirist, actor, radio raconteur, TV & film personality.  He lived at 2907 Cleveland Street in Hammond and attended Harding Elementary School, in the Hessville section of the city. Later he graduated from Hammond High School in 1939. He is most famous for the film "A Christmas Story" which he co-wrote and narrated in 1983.

Additional Information Links: Jean Shepherd Web Site
  Famous Hammond Personalities - Jean Shepherd
 
 

If you know of a notable personality that is not on this list, who was born or raised in Lake , Porter Counties Indiana or Surrounding Illinois Communities please feel free to e-mail your suggestions to: ljackson@lakeco.lib.in.us
Page was last updated on December 15, 2007

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