John Edward Williams
(1867-1943)
Professor 1903-1943
Dean of the College 1924-1943
Known for wise counsel and leadership, John Edward Williams earned wide respect during 40 years at VPI as a Mathematics professor and Dean of the College. An American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, he served on the Virginia Board of Education and led the Association of Virginina Colleges in addition to a Ph.D. He held an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Williams Hall Complete 1953
Marker is on Drillfield Drive 0.2 miles east of Greenhouse Road, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
