Worcester, S. A. (Samuel Austin), 1798-1859
Biography
A missionary to the Cherokee, translator of the Bible, printer, and defender of the Cherokee's sovereignty. He collaborated with Elias Boudinot in the American Southeast to establish the Cherokee Phoenix, the first Native American newspaper.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Park Hill
Union Mission
Harlow's Magazine article, written by Grant Foreman, about the history of the Union Mission, and one of the locations of Rev. S.A. Worcester's press, prior to its move to Park Hill. The mission was located in Mayes County.
Union Mission Marker, Undated
Picture of a stone marker that reads "On these premises... Union Mission the first mission in Oklahoma was founded in 1820 by Rev. Epaphras Chapman. The First Press was established and the first book printed in 1835 by Rev. Smauel Austin Worcester. Erected by Oklahoma Library Associates, 1935."
Union Mission Marker, Undated
Picture of a stone marker that reads "On these premises... Union Mission the first mission in Oklahoma was founded in 1820 by Rev. Epaphras Chapman. The First Press was established and the first book printed in 1835 by Rev. Samuel Austin Worcester. Erected by Oklahoma Library Associates, 1935."