Many famous people are associated with these Franklin County historic places including Ernest Valeton de Boissiere, Judge James Hanway, Jacob Dietrich, Tauy Jones and James H. Ransom.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Franklin County places including Sone Pierson, Topeka Bridge & Iron, George P. Washburn, Jacob Dietrich, Judge James Hanway, Emerson & Plank, Kansas City Bridge Co., Henry Mignot and George P. & Son Washburn. Prominent architectural styles found in Franklin Country are Gothic, Italianate and Late Gothic Revival.