| George Matthews Edgar | |
|---|---|
| Seminary West of the Suwannee River (now named Florida State University) | |
| Term | 1887 – 1892 |
| Predecessor | E. R. Weeks |
| Successor | Alvin Lewis |
| Born | 1837-03-01 Union, VA |
| Died | 1913-10-18 Paris, KY |
| Alma mater | Virginia Military Institute |
| Spouse | Rebecca Fry |
George Matthews Edgar was the President of the Seminary West of the Suwannee River, in Tallahassee, Florida, an institution which eventually became Florida State University. He served in that office from 1887 to 1892. Edgar first called the West Florida Seminary "Florida State University" during Commencement in June 1891.[1]