The area’s name is believed to derive from a property owned by David McGown on Distillery Creek.

Other early settlers of the district included families such as the Towse brothers, Faulkner, Gipton, Hodgson, and others.

Many early homes were constructed from large stone blocks, and settlers also built community structures such as a small hall in front of the original Gipton house, which is now the Ravenswood Gospel Chapel.

In 1914, Amelia Dean, owner of Hiawatha Farm, negotiated the construction of a flood-resistant bridge at Henry Street in exchange for 20 acres of land.

The first school, built on land donated by Robert Gipton, opened in the 19th century but closed in 1940 due to declining enrollment.

Today, Ravenswood has evolved from a rural settlement to a suburban area with schools, shopping centers, and modern infrastructure.