"Joe Bowers", sometimes called "Old Joe Bowers", is an American folk song that originated in the 1850s. Its lyrics detail the protagonist, Joe Bowers, traveling to California from Pike County, Missouri in order to finance a home for his bride-to-be, Sally Black, though she eventually marries another man. The song was one of the most popular of its time, being a particular favorite among Confederates during the American Civil War, and still retaining relevance throughout the late 19th and early 20th century.[1] The song is also known for later giving its tune to the anti-American Confederate song, I'm a Good Ol' Rebel.[2]