Ravenna (Natchez, Mississippi) Explained

Ravenna
Nrhp Type:cp
Coordinates:31.5533°N -91.4053°W
Built:1835-36
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:November 4, 1982
Area:3.9acres
Refnum:82004975
Partof:Downriver Residential Historic District
Partof Refnum:99000385

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.[1] It was designed in the Greek Revival architectural style, based on plans by Asher Benjamin.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1] 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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82004975}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ravenna ]. National Park Service. Mary Warren Miller . June 6, 1982 . August 28, 2018. With
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=99000385}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Downriver Residential Historic District ]. Mary W. (Mimi) Miller . August 15, 1998 . National Park Service. and