Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Middle Woodland and Early Woodland dating back to 2999 BC.
Several famous people are associated with these Nelson County historic places including Stephen Foster, Benjamin Hardin, William Johnson and Thomas Speed.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Nelson County places including Rogers Locomotive Works, John Rogers, Daniel Rogers, Sam I. Howard, Maximilien Godefroy, Boone C. Howard, Batcheldor & Allen, Samuels,T.W.,II, Osso Stanley and Charlie Hizer. Prominent architectural styles found in Nelson Country are Greek Revival, Federal and Italianate.