Fairmount, Indiana, comes alive with the celebration of its most famous resident, James Dean. That’s right. This Indiana treasure is known as the hometown of the brooding, iconic Hollywood rebel.

James Dean's brief yet remarkable acting career left an indelible mark on the film industry which resonates to this day. Born in Indiana in 1931, Dean moved to California with his family at the ...

James Dean, the 1950s Hollywood icon ... Dean was born and raised in Indiana and later moved in with his aunt and uncle on their farm after he lost his mother at a young age.