[4] Notable buildings in the district include Linwood Cemetery established in 1894, the L. H. Williams Elementary School, and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.

Congressman Jefferson F. Long was from Pleasant Hill,[9] and the Jefferson Long Park was established in the area to honor him.

[7][11] Other residents of the area who gained prominence included civil rights advocate and local politician, William P. Randall; visual artist, Henry W. Lucas; musical artist, Rev.

Pearly Brown; entertainer, Lena Horne; and educator, Dr. Robert Williams.

[11] Architect Louis Persley is buried at Linwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.