Anthony L. Stanford (1830–1883) was a state senator in Arkansas from 1877 until 1880.

He was an ordained member of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.

He had a medical degree from Eclectic Medical College of Philadelphia.

[1] He was involved in the emigration program returning African Americans to Africa.

[2] He represented Phillips County, Arkansas and his post office was in Helena, Arkansas in 1877.