Ravenna
National Register of Historic Places

Ravenna

Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi
Listed
November 4, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
82004975

About this property

Ravenna is a historic two-and-a-half-story mansion in Natchez, Mississippi, U.S.. It was built in 1835-1836 for William Harris, a merchant commissioner, planter and Natchez alderman. It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style, based on plans by Asher Benjamin. By the 1850s, it was purchased by the Metcalfe family, whose descendants owned the house until they sold it to Dr. Mallan Morgan in the 1980s.Current owners are Carl and Mary Beth Beasley. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since November 4, 1982. Ravenna's address has been given as 8 Ravenna Lane and as 601 South Union Street. It is one of three houses which were originally part of a family compound, along with Ravenna Cottage at 4 Ravenna Lane and Ravennaside (c.1900) also at 601 South Union Street. All three are included in the 1999-listed Downriver Residential Historic District.

Location

601 S. Union St.
Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi
31.55342, -91.40548

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Natchez Massacre at Fort Rosalie 1729
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0.4 mi
Battle of Grand Village of the Natchez 1730
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Battle of Fort Rosalie 1730
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When was Ravenna listed on the National Register?

Ravenna was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 4, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Ravenna?

Ravenna is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Ravenna?

The period of significance for Ravenna is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1835.

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