Prehistoric cultural affiliation(s) include Late Woodland, Lake Forest Archaic and Early Woodland dating back to 999 BC.
Several famous people are associated with these Gratiot County historic places including Robert M. Steel, Church, Nathan; Nelson and Wilbur.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Gratiot County places including Claire Allen, Michigan State Highway Dept., Walter Willets and Oliver M. Hidden. Prominent architectural styles found in Gratiot Country are Classical Revival, Italianate and Late Victorian.