Washington King

Washington King
15th Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
In office
1855–1856
Preceded byJohn How
Succeeded byJohn How
Personal details
Born(1815-10-05)October 5, 1815
New York City, US
DiedAugust 27, 1861(1861-08-27) (aged 45)
St. Louis, Missouri, US
Political partyKnow 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.

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  • "St. Louis Mayors: Washington King". St. Louis Public Library. Retrieved August 15, 2008.
  • "St. Louis Historic Preservation: King, Washington". City of St. Louis. Retrieved August 15, 2008.
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Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
1855–1856
Succeeded by