Washington King
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Washington King | |
|---|---|
| 15th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri | |
In office 1855–1856 | |
| Preceded by | John How |
| Succeeded by | John How |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1815-10-05)October 5, 1815 New York City, New York |
| Died | August 27, 1861(1861-08-27) (aged 45) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Political party | Know Nothing |
Washington King (October 5, 1815– August 27, 1861) was the 15th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1855 to 1856.
Mayor King was a passenger on the Pacific Railroad excursion train that crashed through the temporary bridge over the Gasconade River on November 1, 1855. He was badly cut in the accident.[1] Subsequently he declared a day of mourning for the victims.
He is buried in Bellefontaine Cemetery in St. Louis.[2]
References[edit]
^ C. Breckenridge, William Clark (1862-1927), Papers, 1752-1927 1036, microfilm at the State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO, Vol 6: St. Louis Herald, issue of November 4, 1855.
^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98931637/washington-king
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"St. Louis Historic Preservation: King, Washington". City of St. Louis. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
External links[edit]
Washington King at the St. Louis Public Library: St. Louis Mayors website.
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| Preceded by John How | Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri 1855–1856 | Succeeded by John How |
Mayors of St. Louis, Missouri | ||
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