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]