The famous person James L. Pugh is associated with one of more of the Barbour County historic places.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Barbour County places including Mr. Whipple, Mr. St.Leger, George M. Setters and Holcom W. Williamson. Prominent architectural styles found in Barbour Country are Late Victorian, Bungalow/Craftsman and Classical Revival.