Sandford C. Faulkner was born in
Georgetown, Kentucky, on March 3, 1803 to Nicholas and Sally () Faulkner. He was responsible in large part for the story forming the basis of the "Arkansas Traveler," which was the official song of Arkansas from 1949 to 1963, and the official state historic song of Arkansas since 1987. During the
American Civil War, Faulkner served as an
artillery officer detailed to ordnance duty in the
Trans-Mississippi Department of the
Confederate States Army. From November 1862 to August 1863, Faulkner served as the commanding officer of the
Little Rock Arsenal. In late September 1863, The Little Rock facility relocated to
Tyler, Texas, and was redesignated Tyler Ordnance Works. On October 1 of the same year, the Little Rock ordnance stores were turned over to Lieutenant-Colonel G. H. Hill, officer in charge at Tyler. Faulkner was then assigned as commanding officer of the ordnance depot at
Marshall, Texas, and served there to the end of the war. == Honors ==