Several famous people are associated with these Jefferson County historic places including James Whallen, John Whallen and Harvey Clarence Russel.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Jefferson County places including G. Robert Hunt, Harmon and Co., Olmsted Brothers, Bryant Fleming, Mason Maury, George Capwell Avery, Nevin and Morgan, Olmsted Associates, Brinton B. Davis and J.C. Clarke. Prominent architectural styles found in Jefferson Country are Late Victorian, Colonial Revival and Italianate.