Jordan Chambers

Biography

Jordan W. Chambers (1896–1962) was a prominent politician in St. Louis, Missouri. He is credited with organizing precinct captains in the well-known Ward 19 to ensure that all in his ward got out to vote. He is also credited with organizing the Young Democratic Club. A park and post office in St. Louis is named after Chambers in honor of his civil service. He often was known as the "negro mayor of St. Louis."

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