The University is names after James H Faulkner an American newspaper publisher, industrial recruiter, education supporter and former mayor of Bay Minette Alabama.
He was a former chairman of the board and longtime supporter of the university.
Alabama's capital is Montgomery.
john montgomer is a famous guy who lived in alabama. The council of alabnama was so inspired by him that they named the capital city after him it is now called montgomery. Montgomery is the capital of ALABAMA
Montgomery city ~ named in honor of Gen. Richard Montgomery, who died in the Revolutionary War.Oddly, Montgomery county where Montgomery city is located was named in honor of Lemuel P. Montgomery, a military officer killed at Horseshoe Bend in the War of 1812
Todd Strange became the 56th Mayor of Montgomery on 10 March 2009.
Richmond, Virginia
Yes, William Faulkner had one daughter named Jill Faulkner Summers, born in 1933.
There are many capitals in the United States that were named after famous people. Raleigh, North Carolina was named for Sir Walter Raleigh. Montgomery, Alabama was named for Richard Montgomery. Frankfort, Kentucky was named for Stephen Frank. Annapolis, Maryland was named after Princess Anne of Denmark and Norway. St. Paul, Minnesota was named for the Apostle Paul.
In 1818, the federal government authorized Alabama Territory to set aside a township for the establishment of a "seminary of learning." Alabama was admitted to the Union on March 2, 1819, and a second township added to the grant. On December 18, 1820, the seminary was established officially and named "The University of the State of Alaba
Yes, William Faulkner had two daughters named Jill and Jill.
William Faulkner had one daughter, named Jill. She was born in 1933.
Auburn University was originally founded as the East Alabama Male College in 1856. In 1899, it was renamed the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The school was popularly known as "Auburn" for many years, and was finally named Auburn University in 1960.
The Alabama Indians.