Glen Raven

Glen Raven is a Victorian mansion built of brick and stone with elaborate ornamental details and asymmetrical facade arrangements. The house sits on Washington Road in Cedar Hill and features characteristic elements such as tall windows, decorative roof lines, and varied wall surfaces throughout its exterior.

The mansion was constructed in 1902 during a period of economic growth when wealthy Tennessee families built large homes in contemporary styles. Recognition came in 1973 when it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural merit and historical value.

Glen Raven reflects Victorian design choices that were common among Tennessee's wealthy families in the early 1900s. The architectural style shows how property owners in the region chose to display their status through building design.

Visitors can view the house from the roadside as it sits along Washington Road in Cedar Hill with visibility from the street. For detailed photographs and technical architectural drawings, online access is available through the Library of Congress digital collections.

The house was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey and assigned the survey number HABS TN-59. This program was one of the first federal efforts to systematically record and preserve the architectural heritage of America through detailed architectural documentation.

Location: Robertson County

Inception: 1902

Architectural style: Victorian architecture

GPS coordinates: 36.53139,-87.06972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03