Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Mississippian, Archaic, Early Woodland, Hopewellian, Late Woodland, Middle Mississippian, Spoon River, Marion and Maples Mills dating back to 999 BC.
Several famous people are associated with these Fulton County historic places including Hughes John, Harvey Lee Ross and Joab Mershon.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Fulton County places including Robert C. Spencer, Central States Bridge Co., Illinois Steel Bridge Co., Edward Tuckerman Potter, King Iron & Bridge Co., Fred Rankin, Richardson and Salter, Chapman, S.S., & Sons, T. M. Mercer and W. H. Parkins. Prominent architectural styles found in Fulton Country are Italianate, Greek Revival and Queen Anne.