Missouri History Today November 1, 1855: Gasconade River’s Deadly Train Plunge

Missouri History Today November 1, 1855: Gasconade River's Deadly Train Plunge

Old steam engine and train cars crossing wooden railroad tressel.

November 5, 1855

This date in Missouri history: It was a day of prayer and fasting to honor the victims of the Gasconade River train disaster of four days ago. Thirty-four people died and many were injured when the bridge collapsed and took the dignitaries into the swollen river.