William Rockhill Nelson | |
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| Born | March 7, 1841 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 1915 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Mount Washington Cemetery Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | University of Notre Dame |
| Known for | co-founder of The Kansas City Star |
| Father | Isaac De Groff Nelson |
William Rockhill Nelson (March 7, 1841 – April 13, 1915) was an American real estate developer and co-founder of The Kansas City Star in Kansas City, Missouri. He donated his estate (and home) for the establishment of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
He is buried at Mt. Washington Cemetery with his wife, daughter and son-in-law.