Whiteford Russell Cole | |
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 Cole, c. 1922 | |
| Born | January 14, 1874 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1934 (aged 60) Cave City, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Education | Wallace University Prep School |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Mary Conner Bass |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Edmund William Cole Anna Russell |
| Relatives | John Trotwood Moore (daughter-in-law's father) |
Whiteford Russell Cole (January 14, 1874 – November 17, 1934) was an American businessman. He was the president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad from 1926 to 1934, and a director of many companies. During the railroad strike actions of 1921–1922, he threatened his workers with dismissal and loss of pensions. His mansion in Louisville, Kentucky, is the official residence of the president of the University of Louisville.