Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Mississippi Tradition and Woodland Tradition dating back to 499 BC.
Many famous people are associated with these Brown County historic places including John Lind, Wanda Gag, Kristofer Janson, Adolph Casimir Ochs, Henry Bendixon and Jacob Pfenninger.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Brown County places including Stewart & Hager, Frank Thayer, James Knox Taylor, Albert Shippel, Paul Klinghammer, Winona & St. Peter Railroad, Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, Grindele,Charles W., & Co., Christ Moe and Richard Twente. Prominent architectural styles found in Brown Country are Queen Anne, Gothic and Italianate.