Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Ante-Bellem American, Early American and Native American dating back to 500.
Many famous people are associated with these Rutherford County historic places including Sam Davis, Joseph Benjamin Palmer, Maney,Dr. James,et.al, John Childress, James H. Jr. Crichlow and William Harrison McCord.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Rutherford County places including James Gamble Rogers, Marr & Holman, Manley & Young, Edwin Arnold, Joseph R. Dillon, Annie Brown, Arch Hite, George D. Waller, Maugans and Bell and Dave Hyde. Prominent architectural styles found in Rutherford Country are Greek Revival, Classical Revival and Italianate.