Natchez in Adams County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Ravennaside

May 26, 2017

1. Ravennaside Marker

Inscription. An outstanding example of Colonial Revival architecture, Ravennaside, built 1902, was the home of Roane Fleming Byrnes (1890-1970) and headquarters for her efforts in the creation and development of the Natchez Trace Parkway, the 444-mile National Park Service scenic road commemorating the historic road linking Nashville and Natchez.

Erected 2002 by Mississippi Department of History and Archives.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Women. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list.

Location. 31° 33.227′ N, 91° 24.372′ W. Marker is in Natchez, Mississippi, in Adams County. It is on South Union Street near Ravenna Lane, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 South Union Street, Natchez MS 39120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Mississippi and in Natchez Trace Corridor.

It is also in the American

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South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: F.J. Arrighi House (approx. ¼ mile away); The Manse (approx. ¼ mile away); Rosenwald Schools - Adams County (approx. ¼ mile away); Pleasant Hill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Green Leaves (approx. 0.3 miles away); Intersection of Washington and South Union streets (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Natchez Revolt (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Natchez.

Ravennaside house and Marker image. Click for full size.

May 26, 2017

2. Ravennaside house and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2017.