George Addison Baxter (July 22, 1771 – April 24, 1841) was an educator, American university administrator, theologian and author.

He left Principalship at New London Academy (Virginia) in 1798 to become Professor of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy at Liberty Hall.

It was response to heightened espousal for abolition, especially as promulgated by Brown University President Francis Wayland.

Trustees of Washington and Lee University in 1892 compiled death notices paying tribute to Baxter.

[10] The family home, Baxter House near Edom, Virginia was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

[11] George A. Baxter Papers are among James G. Leyburn Library Special Collections at Washington and Lee University.