Sandford Faulkner facts for kids
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Sandford Faulkner
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| Born | March 3, 1803 Scott County, Kentucky, U.S.
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| Died | August 4, 1874 (aged 71) Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
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Notable work
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"The Arkansas Traveler" |
| Spouse(s) | Evaline M. Faulkner |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States |
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 Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Unit | Ordnance Department |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Colonel Sandford C. Faulkner (March 3, 1803 – August 4, 1874) was an American planter, politician, composer and fiddler known for "The Arkansas Traveler."
Biography
Sandford C. Faulkner was born in Scott County, Kentucky, on March 3, 1803, to Nicholas and Sally (née Fletcher) Faulkner. He was a planter, politician, composer, and fiddler responsible in large part for the story forming the basis of the 19th-century American fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveler," which was the official song of Arkansas from 1949 to 1963, and has been the state historical song since 1987. He also served as a Confederate ordnance officer in the American Civil War.
Legacy
Faulkner County, Arkansas (established 1873) is named after him.
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