Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Early Archaic, Late Archaic and Early Woodland dating back to 8999 BC.
Several famous people are associated with these Owen County historic places including Samuel Moffett Ralston and John C. Robinson.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Owen County places including Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Lafayette Engineering Co., William Baragan, Vincennes Bridge Co., Smith Bridge Company, Wilson B. Parker, Repath & Pickens, Jesse Townsend Johnson, A.E. Kemmer and Christ Kanzler & Son. Prominent architectural styles found in Owen Country are Italianate, Bungalow/Craftsman and Classical Revival.