[2] It is a two-story frame structure built on an "I-House" plan, an example of vernacular architecture showing Greek Revival influences.

Brown became a prominent farmer and purchased a large amount of land from William O'Neal Perkins in 1840.

Brown began construction of this two-story frame house in 1846 with builder Prior Lilly acting as contractor.

[7] Old Town is a two-story frame central passage plan antebellum residence with Greek Revival detailing.

On the main (east) facade is an original two-story portico with square columns and Doric capitals.

The house has weatherboard siding, exterior end brick chimneys, a gable roof of composition shingles, and a stone foundation.