STERLING PRICE

(1809 - 1867)
Missouri State Governor

Born Sept. 11, 1809, in Prince Edward County Virginia, Price moved after 22 years to Fayette, Missouri. In 1836, he was elected Chariton County Representative to the General Assembly. In 1844, he was elected Democratic Representative to Congress, but resigned in 1846 to accept a Colonel's Commission during the Mexican War. Soon after he was appointed to the Rank of Brigadier General. In 1852, he was an anti-Benton candidate for Governor and won by a large margin. As Major General of the newly organized State Guard, Price's Army fought under the Confederacy.

 

Cities of Price County:
		Boone City Crowder City