Folwell may refer to:
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William Watts Folwell (1833-1929): An American educator, writer, and military historian. He served as the first president of the University of Minnesota from 1869 to 1884. He is considered a key figure in the development of higher education in the state and the nation. Folwell Hall, a building on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus, is named in his honor. His historical work includes a multi-volume "History of Minnesota."
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Folwell Hall: A historic building on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus, named after William Watts Folwell. It primarily houses departments within the College of Liberal Arts, including languages, literatures, and linguistics. It is a prominent example of Beaux-Arts architecture.