William Greenleaf Eliot (1811-1887). A social reformer as well as minister, William G. Eliot established the first Unitarian church, and was an early advocate of prohibition and of women's suffrage and the education of women. He is possibly best known for founding Washington University in St. Louis. Missouri History Museum

William Greenleaf Eliot (1811-1887). A social reformer as well as minister, William G. Eliot established the first Unitarian church, and was an early advocate of prohibition and of women's suffrage and the education of women. He is possibly best known for founding Washington University in St. Louis. Missouri History Museum