Editing Knightstown, Indiana (section)

== Notable people ==
* Actor [[Monte Blue]] grew up and was educated at the [[Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home]] located south of Knightstown.
* Former three-time NFL All-Pro running back/kick returner, actor, and singer [[Timothy Brown (actor)|Timmy Brown]] was raised in Knightstown.
* Astronomer [[John Charles Duncan]] (1882-1967), noted for his investigation of the [[Crab Nebula]], was born and raised in Knightstown. 
* Former Secretary of Agriculture (1969–1971) [[Clifford M. Hardin]] and historian [[Charles A. Beard]] grew up and attended school in Knightstown.
* Character actor [[Forrest Lewis]] was born in Knightstown. He is best known for the recurring role of Officer Kelly in the films ''[[The Shaggy Dog (1959 film)|The Shaggy Dog]]'', ''[[The Absent-Minded Professor]]'', and ''[[Son of Flubber]]''.
* Justice of the [[Indiana Supreme Court]] [[Douglas J. Morris]] was born and raised in Knightstown, graduating from Knightstown High School.
* [[Ruby Green Smith]] (1878-1960) entomologist, peace campaigner and home economics educator.<ref name="TCB-1961">{{cite news |title=Noted K.H.S. Grad's Death is Reported |work=Tri-County Banner |date=January 19, 1961|location=Knightstown, Indiana |page=1}}</ref>
* U.S. Marine Private [[William Zion]] was born in Knightstown. He received the [[Medal of Honor]] during the [[China Relief Expedition]].