Briar Patch Road Historic District, Historical residential area in East Hampton, United States.
Briar Patch Road Historic District is a residential area along Georgica Pond with seven buildings constructed between 1897 and 1932. The houses display Colonial Revival and Shingle Style features and span about 30 acres along a narrow unpaved lane.
The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 after homes were constructed over several decades. This recognition honored the importance of these residences to local architectural history.
The houses reflect the tastes of artists who settled in East Hampton during the late 19th century. Visitors can still see today the architectural styles that this creative community preferred.
Access is via Georgica Road to a narrow unpaved lane that is best explored on foot. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and be aware that the way is surrounded by dense pine and oak forest.
The Augustus Thomas House stands out from the other homes by having wooden clapboard siding instead of shingles. This detail makes it the only residence in the area with this exterior treatment.
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