“I see little alteration at Lyons since I formerly passed through it. Its manufactories are, nevertheless, flourishing, though less improvement than could be expected is visible in the external aspect of the place.”
| Arthur Calwell, Politician (1896) |
| Robertson Davies, Novelist (1913) |
| Marvin Davis, Businessman (1925) |
| Terrell Davis, Athlete (1972) |
| Dan Deacon, Musician (1981) |
| Ben Gazzara, Actor (1930) |
| Umberto Giordano, Composer (1867) |
| Armie Hammer, Actor (1986) |
| Samuel Larsen, Actor (1991) |
| Bruce Catton, Historian (1978) |