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.

 
 

Jerry L. Ross

Born in Crown Point, Indiana on January 20, 1948.
jerryross.jpg (276845 bytes) Mr. Ross became an astronaut in May of 1980 and is a veteran of 7 space flights, making him the worlds record holder. He also holds the current record for the most U.S. space walks (nine) and space walking time (58 hours and 18 minutes).

Additional Information Links: Astronaut Bio: Jerry Ross (2/2007)
 
 

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 24, 2007

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