Faulkner County, Arkansas: History and Information

Faulkner County, Arkansas

Faulkner County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Conway
Year Organized: 1873
Square Miles: 647

Court House:

801 Locust Street
County Courthouse
Conway, AR 72034-5330

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Faulkner is named for Sanford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner, a soldier in the American Civil War and the composer of the popular fiddle tune "The Arkansas Traveller". Colonel Sanford C. 'Sandy' Faulkner (1806-1874) was an American teller of tall tales, fiddle player, and composer of the popular fiddle tune The Arkansas Traveler which was the State song of Arkansas from 1949-1963.

Demographics:

History

Created in April 12, 1873, from parts of Conway and Pulaski Counties and was named for Col. Sanford C. Faulkner, a fiddle player and tall-tale teller, who was given the name of being the original "Arkansaw Traveler." The county seat is Conway. The landscape of the county is rising and falling hills and farmland. Its proximity to Little Rock and to major transportation routes makes it attractive for industry such as light manufacturing. Population growth of the county is at its highest. Three institutions of higher learning are located in Conway: Hendrix College, Central Baptist College, and the University of Central Arkansas. Conway is also home to the Arkansas Educational Television Network. Woolly Hollow State Park has a lake, picnic area, hiking trails, and campsites. Lake Conway, the country's largest Game and Fish Commission Lake, has 6,700 acres of good fishing and Cadron Creek has excellent floating past scenic areas. Toad Suck Park is the site of an Arkansas River crossing dating back to 1820 and the current site of Toad Suck Ferry Lock and Dam. In May of each year "Toad Suck Daze" features toad-jumping contest and other activities that attract large crowds of local people and many visitors.

Neighboring Counties:

Northeast: Cleburne County

East: White County

Southeast: Lonoke County

South: Pulaski County

Southwest: Perry County

Northwest: Conway County; Van Buren County

Cities and Towns:

- Conway (County Seat)

city

Incorporated Area

- Damascus

town

Incorporated Area

- Enola

town

Incorporated Area

- Greenbrier

city

Incorporated Area

- Guy

town

Incorporated Area

- Holland

city

Incorporated Area

- Mayflower

city

Incorporated Area

- Mount Vernon

city

Incorporated Area

- Twin Groves

town

Incorporated Area

- Vilonia

town

Incorporated Area

- Wooster

town

Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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Faulkner County, Arkansas

Faulkner County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

Etymology - Origin of County Name

Demographics:

History

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Cities and Towns:

County Resources:

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