GEORGE WASHINGTON WILLIAMS ROOM
George Washington Williams Room
About The George Washington Williams Room
The George Washington Williams Memorial Room honors Ohio's first African-American legislator. In addition to images of Mr. Williams, the 1880s style room features photographs of other African-Americans who followed Williams, also serving in the legislature. 

Mr. Williams was a Civil War veteran and ordained minister who took up the study of law while living in Cincinnati. He was elected to represent Hamilton County, serving one term in the House from 1880-1881. Afterward, he became a respected published historian and was engaged in the cause of civil justice. He died at the age of 41 while in England.