Samuel Woodworth (January 13, 1784 – December 9, 1842) was an American author, literary journalist, playwright, librettist, and poet.

The first stanza reads: How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood, When fond recollection presents them to view!

In 1826 the poem was set to music by George Kiallmark[4] and by the early 20th Century it became one of America's most popular songs.

The Old Oaken Bucket House in Scituate, Massachusetts is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Although Woodworth was not from Indiana, the trophy's name refers to the sentiment that Hoosiers have for their home state.