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Ravenswood

Hwy 'E', Boonville, MO
660-882-5352
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Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Boonville
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Historic home, built in 1882,and farm still owned and preserved by the Leonard family.
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Houston, Texas, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

During my undergraduate days at Mizzou in the 1950s I often drove past Ravenswood from my original home in Sedalia. It was not until I was in graduate school in the 1960s that I met Jamie Leonard who was also studying history. Through Jamie I came to know his parents and spent many happy times at Ravenswood and often joined... More

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Missouri
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2012
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House has lots of interesting history and stuff on display, but needs a good cleaning.

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Columbia, Missouri
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We could've spent hours going through all the stuff in the house. It was kind of like someone left there 100 years ago & never came back... but so neat.

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Rock Port, Missouri
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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This home is in need of some serious renovation! The family is doing their best but they are in over their heads with this one! The period clothes are in tatters because they aren't kept in a climate controlled environment. The gentleman that guided out tour was very nice and knowledgeable. This would be an excellent museum if it was... More

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St Louis,Mo.
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 July 2011
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Although Ravenswood is a bit of local history,anyone that is expecting a tour of a restored,well maintained house and grounds will be disappointed.The house looks nothing like it's displayed on it's web site.I understand that it's a work in progress,but it really needs a good cleaning,in spite of the fact that while we were there some kids were going around... More

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Saint Charles, Missouri
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2011
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The house does have an interesting history, and it has many interesting artifacts, but the house itself is fairly rundown, and the presentation leaves a lot to be desired. Even with the condition of the house as is, it would make a worthwhile trip if it were just cleaned up, dusted and organized, and if they would add some signs... More

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orange county Ca
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2009

This is one of my favorite places on earth!(I have visited many historic places) Every time I go to Missouri to visit my family I try and visit Ravenswood. It is frozen in time. The house is in the middle of the countryside. The house is three stories with big columns in the front and a widows walk, inside it... More

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Austin. TX
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2008

I've toured a lot of old mansions, but Ravenswood was the most unusual and fascinating. It's as if you found an old abandoned mansion, went in and everything was still there, like it was back in the 1880s. The clothes, the dishes, the furniture--everything. The g-g-g-g-grandson of the original owner gave us a tour and patiently answered all our questions:... More

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