Vinita in Craig County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Worcester Academy
A Congregational Mission School
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 20, 2013
1. Worcester Academy Marker
Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory
by the Rev. J. W. Scroggs, D.D.
Dedicated Jan. 14, 1883
Named in honor of the
Rev. Samuel A. Worcester, D.D.
Missionary among the Cherokees
Erected 1967 by Lt. Col. Walter Chiles Chapter, Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1883.
Location. 36° 38.31′ N, 95° 9.56′ W. Marker is in Vinita, Oklahoma, in Craig County. Marker is at the intersection of West Canadian Avenue and South Smith Street, on the right when traveling west on West Canadian Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vinita OK 74301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); President Franklin D. Roosevelt Stops at Vinita Katy Railroad Depot (approx. half a mile away); U.S. 66 - Will Rogers Highway (approx. 0.8 miles away); Grand River Dam (approx. 4 miles away); Old Military Road (approx. 9.7
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Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 1, 2012
2. Worcester Academy Marker
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 16, 2022
3. Vinita High School 1912-1971
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 16, 2022
4. Worcester Academy 1883-1904
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 16, 2022
5. Worcester Academy Dormitory (Left side of marker)
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, May 1, 2012
6. Worcester Academy Marker
Photographed By Jason Armstrong, July 16, 2022
7. Worcester Academy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 17, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 5. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. 6. submitted on May 25, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 7. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Jason Armstrong of Talihina, Oklahoma. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
