F. Townsend Morgan was a nationally known etcher and artist. He came to Rose Valley in 1920. He create posters, scenery, and programs for performances of the Rose Valley Chorus and other dramatic groups. During the depression, he worked for the WPA, which sent him to record in etchings community life. He went to Annapolis, St. Thomas USVI, and Key West. While in Key West, he founded the Key West Art Center. His work is in many museums and private collections, including those of Harry Truman and Eleanor Roosevelt.