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John S. Phelps | |
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| 23rd Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 8, 1877 – January 10, 1881 | |
| Lieutenant | Henry C. Brockmeyer |
| Preceded by | Charles Henry Hardin |
| Succeeded by | Thomas T. Crittenden |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri | |
| In office March 4, 1845 – March 3, 1863 | |
| Preceded by | James Madison Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Austin Augustus King |
| Constituency | At-large (1845–1847) 5th district (1847–1853) 6th district (1853–1863) |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1840-1844 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 22, 1814 Simsbury, Connecticut |
| Died | November 20, 1886 (aged 71) St. Louis, Missouri |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary Whitney |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Smith Phelps (December 22, 1814 – November 20, 1886) was an American politician and Union soldier during the American Civil War, and the 23rd Governor of Missouri.