[1] The significance of the Brownlie House is found in its development as rural architecture from the pioneer era to the early 20th century.

[2] Alexander Brownlie and his brother James settled this part of Scott County in the late 1830s.

The first section of the house was completed by Alexander Brownlie in 1839 on a foundation of coursed limestone.

The main entrance into the house was moved to the right, yet it remains on the original structure.

[2] A third addition was added after 1893 on the north side, which gave the structure an L-shaped floor plan.