Famous People from Vandalia, Illinois

Notable figures associated with Vandalia include:

• George Lincoln Rockwell (1918–1967) – Founder of the American Nazi Party.
• Bob Mackie (b. 1940) – Celebrity fashion designer (Cher, Madonna).
• Dick Van Dyke (b. 1925) – Actor, comedian, singer, dancer; grew up in Vandalia.
• John Philip Sousa (1854–1932) – "March King" composer; lived there briefly.
• Frank Springer (1848–1940) – Geologist/paleontologist; resided in Vandalia.
• John Wentworth (1815–1888) – Congressman and Chicago mayor; lived in Vandalia.
• James B. Bowman – Early African-American Union officer; resided in Vandalia.