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Washington King (October 5, 1815 – August 27, 1861) was the 15th mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, serving from 1855 to 1856.

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

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.

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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