List of mayors of Washington, D.C.
1871–1874: Governors of the District of Columbia
In 1871, Congress created a territorial government for the entire District of Columbia, which was headed by a governor appointed by the President of the United States to a four-year term.

List of mayors of Washington, D.C.

Section Title: 1871–1874: Governors of the District of Columbia
Table Section Text: In 1871, Congress created a territorial government for the entire District of Columbia, which was headed by a governor appointed by the President of the United States to a four-year term.

#	Image	Governor	Term Began	Term Ended	Political Party

1	-	Henry D. Cooke	February 28, 1871	September 13, 1873	Republican

2	-	Alexander R. Shepherd	September 13, 1873	June 20, 1874	Republican

Sentence(s)

Alexander Robey Shepherd was governor of the District of Columbia from 1873 to 1874.

final_sentence: Alexander Robey Shepherd was governor of the District of Columbia from 1873 to 1874.