Several famous people are associated with these Petersburg County historic places including Col. John Banister, Nathaniel Friend Jr. and Robert Bolling.
Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Petersburg County places including Thomas U. Walter, Calvin Pollard, James Davidson, Niernsee & Neilson, Ammi B. Young, McCleary & Wright Bowie, Charles M. Robinson, Harrison Waite, Petersburg Garden Club, Lee, William Edward and Jr.. Prominent architectural styles found in Petersburg Country are Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate.