American diplomat in China and later in Austria, Charles Denby Jr. was born in Evansville. He was known as a top scholar of Chinese language and culture.

Charles Harvey Denby, a U.S. Union officer in the Civil War and diplomat,, lived most of his life in Evansville. When he moved to Evansville in 1853, there were six thousand residents.

Evansville native and graduate of the University of Evansville, James Meyer was an assistant spacecraft manager for Apollo 11. He helped with planning and scheduling Apollo 11's command module.

Evansville Lutheran School and Central High School attendee, Andy Benes was an MLB pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Arizona Diamondbacks, and more. In 1988, he was the #1 MLB draft pick and a part of the US Olympic team.

Physician and U.S. minister of Liberia, George Washington Buckner settled down in Evansville where he opened a doctor's office.

Graduating from Bosse High School and the University of Evansville, Marty Amsler played for many teams in the NFL, such as the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, and Green Bay Packers.

Conrad Baker, the 15th Lieutenant Governor and the 15th Governor of Indiana, settled down in Evansville with his family in 1841.

Former player and coach of the Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team, Phelps Darby, was born in Evansville.

Born in Evansville, Bob Ford attended North High School, played basketball at Purdue University, and played professionally for the Memphis Tams and Lafayette Lasers.

Former President of the Indiana Federation of Colored Women, Sallie Wyatt Stewart, spent a part of her life going to school and eventually teaching in Evansville.

Oklahoma's seventh Governor, Henry S. Johnston, was a native to Evansville.

Edwin Denby, appointed Secretary of the Navy in 1921, was born in Evansville. He was also a notable figure in the Teapot Dome scandal.

Former MLB pitcher, Alan Benes, was born in Evansville. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers.

Competition swimmer and twelve-time medalist, Michael Klueh, was born in Evansville. He competed at the World Championships and the World University Games.

The 45th Governor of Indiana, Robert D. Orr, grew up in Evansville. His family has lived in the area for three generations.

Evansville native, Suzanne Crouch, is the 52nd and current Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. She graduated from Mater Dei High School.

Mary Fendrich Hulman nació en Evansville y era hija del presidente de Fendrich Cigar Company, John H. Fendrich. Se casó con Tony Hulman, quien compró el Indianapolis Motor Speedway después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial.

Sallie Wyatt Stewart creció en Evansville y sirvió a una maestra local antes de convertirse en presidenta de la Federación de Mujeres de Color de Indiana. Finalmente fue elegida presidenta de la Asociación Nacional de Mujeres de Color hasta 1933.

Albion Fellows Bacon was an American social reformer and writer known for her work to improve the lives of Indiana's youth.

Don Mattingly, former MLB player for the NY Yankees and current manager of the Miami Marlins, was born and raised in Evansville. He attended Reitz Memorial High School and also played American Legion baseball for Funkhouser Post #8. Mattingly was drafted in the 19th round of the 1979 MLB draft.

Local swimmer Lilly King is a decorated Olympian and world-record holder. She won two gold medals in the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Bosse High School graduate Ruth Siems changed Thanksgiving forever when she invented Stove Top Stuffing in 1971.

Halston was the world's first internationally known fashion designer, made famous by Jacqueline Kennedy .

Suzanne Crouch previously served as Vanderburgh Co. Commissioner and is the current Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.

Major League Baseball's Gil Hodges was born in Princeton, IN in 1924. He was a respected first baseman of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers, and later led the New York Mets to a World Series win as manager.