Several famous people are associated with these Black Hawk County historic places including William Fields, James Newell, Rensselaer Russell and Dr. Jesse Wasson.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Black Hawk County places including William Fields, C.A. Rownd, Illinois Steel Co., Charles Fields, J. G. Ralston, Marsh Engineering Co., John G. Ralston, Hallett & Rawson, James Newell and James E. Robinson. Prominent architectural styles found in Black Hawk Country are Classical Revival, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals and Late Victorian.