Sunnydale Farm, just north of here, was the home of Chant Branham Kelly (1894-1979), known as the “Father of Pound.” Kelly grew up there, served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican Expedition (1916-1917) and World War I, and returned in the 1920s. Eager to promote community development, he built much of Pound's business district, opened several stores, and recruited other merchants. He led efforts to secure the town's first paved road, electric and telephone service, a water system, a fire department, and a crucial dam to alleviate flooding. Kelly is buried in the family cemetery at Sunnydale Farm, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.