Several famous people are associated with these Sharp County historic places including William L. Edwards, John McCaleb, John W. Shaver and John Metcalfe.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Sharp County places including Prince Matlock, J.W. Boak, Roy Lee Johnson, Dolph Hall, Works Progress Administration, James Young, Richard Beavers, Hank Lumber Co. Morgan and Marion Thompson. Prominent architectural styles found in Sharp Country are Bungalow/Craftsman, Tudor Revival and Greek Revival.