Washington King

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, US
Died	August 27, 1861(1861-08-27) (aged 45) St. Louis, Missouri, US
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.

References

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.

External links

• Washington King at the St. Louis Public Library: St. Louis Mayors website.

Political offices
Preceded by John How	Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri 1855–1856	Succeeded by John How