Roane Fleming Byrnes (1890–1970) was a historic preservationist who spearheaded the creation of the

Natchez Trace Parkway The Natchez Trace Parkway is a national parkway in the southeastern United States that commemorates the historic Natchez Trace and preserves sections of that original trail. Its central feature is a two-lane road that extends 444 miles (715 ...

. She lived at

Ravennaside Ravennaside, at 601 S. Union St. in Natchez, Mississippi, was built in 1902. It is Classical Revival in style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The property includes a barn, a blacksmith shop, and a cottage to ...

, a historic mansion in

Natchez, Mississippi Natchez ( ) is the county seat of and only city in Adams County, Mississippi, United States. Natchez has a total population of 14,520 (as of the 2020 census). Located on the Mississippi River across from Vidalia in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, N ...

. She was active in both historic preservation and race relations. With

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Historical preservationists People from Natchez, Mississippi 1890 births 1970 deaths {{Mississippi-stub