Many famous people are associated with these Franklin County historic places including Green et. al. Hill, Algernon Sidney Perry, John H. Williamson, Edwin Wiley Fuller, Colonel Jordan F. Jones and Dr. John A. Savage.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Franklin County places including Green Hill, Jacob Holt, Albert Gamaliel Jones, William Jones, Dr. A.S. Perry, Jeremiah Perry, Raleigh & Gaston Railroad, James A. Salter, H.P.S. Keller and J.H. Whitfield. Prominent architectural styles found in Franklin Country are Greek Revival, Georgian and Italianate.