George E. Davis

George Edward Davis (1862–1959) was an American educator, and Black community leader in North Carolina. He served as a professor of natural science at Biddle University (now Johnson C. Smith University) a historically black university, and was involved in the building of Rosenwald schools. A historical marker near his home site commemorates his history.

Early life and education George Edward Davis was born in March 24, 1862, in Wilmington, North Carolina. His parents were Hester Ann (née Price) and Edward Alexander Davis. Davis attended school at Gregory Normal Institute in Wilmington, North Carolina.

In 1921, he left Biddle to organize and fundraise for Rosenwald schools in North Carolina. He retired in 1935. The program built 795 schools for African Americans in North Carolina.

Death and legacy Davis died on January 11, 1959, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and was buried at West Pinewood Cemetery.

Davis was profiled in the book, History of the American Negro and His Institutions, Vol. 4 North Carolina (1917), edited by Arthur Bunyan Caldwell.