George Willis Pack | |
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| Born | June 6, 1831 |
| Died | August 31, 1906 (aged 75) |
| Burial place | Lake View Cemetery |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
| Known for | Philanthropist in Asheville, North Carolina |
| Children | Charles Lathrop Pack |
| Parent | George Pack Jr. |
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George Willis Pack (June 6, 1831 – August 31, 1906) was an American philanthropist, lumberman, and railroad president. Building on his father's legacy in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, Pack successfully developed many timber businesses and became one of Michigan's first millionaires. He was also a leading citizen of Cleveland, Ohio, and a noted resident and benefactor of Asheville, North Carolina. He donated five properties to the City of Asheville, including a school, a library, public parks, and land for the county's courthouse. In 1960, the Asheville Citizen-Times called him "Asheville's greatest benefactor."[1]
His son, Charles Lathrop Pack, was a noted forester and conservationist. His grandson, Randolph Greene Pack, was a forester and philanthropist.
- ^ Reed, Doug (July 17, 1960). "George Willis Pack: Asheville's Greatest Benefactor". Asheville Citizen-Times. p. 122. Retrieved November 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.