William Richardson Belknap

Biography

William Richardson Belknap led the Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Company with a steady hand, guiding the firm through national growth and ensuring that it remained a pillar of Louisville’s commercial life. He balanced innovation with an abiding respect for the thousands of employees who contributed to the company’s success.

Belknap also supported numerous civic endeavors, believing that business flourished best when matched with generosity to the broader community. His burial at Cave Hill Cemetery honors a legacy of entrepreneurship grounded in care for others.