The Briars, Federal architecture house in Natchez, United States.
The Briars is a Federal-style house built in 1818 for Judge John Perkins, designed by architect Levi Weeks. It stands on land granted by Spain to Richard Bacon in 1784 and later bought by Arthur Mahan in 1814. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Construction began in 1818 under architect Levi Weeks and was an early example of this style in Natchez. The house was built during a period when the town was prospering and wealthy citizens were building important residences.
The house reflects how people in the early 1800s valued balanced proportions and classical design elements when building their homes. The way it was constructed shows what wealthy families thought was important in their residences.
The Briars stands in Natchez, Mississippi, and was sold in January 2023 to Chip and Clara Newman of Flora, Mississippi, who plan to restore it for tours and special events. Visitors should check locally whether tours are running before travelling, since the house was long run as a bed and breakfast.
The Briars was sold in January 2023 to Chip and Clara Newman of Flora, Mississippi, who plan to restore it for tours and special events. The house had earlier been converted into a bed and breakfast.
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