Later Life
Washburn died in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a visit to the springs for his health. His body was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery in La Crosse, Wisconsin. After his death, a large bequest was made to the city; land was bought and a building for the La Crosse Public Library was built.
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