Waco in McLennan County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Dr. John Henry Sears

(October 9, 1826 - December 4, 1901)

Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021

1. Dr. John Henry Sears Marker

Inscription.

A native of Virginia John Henry Sears received his medical education in South Carolina. Moving to Waco in 1854, he began his medical practice. After service as a Confederate surgeon during the Civil War, he returned to Waco and became a civic leader. Sears was instrumental in the organization of both the Waco Medical Association (1866) and the Texas Medical Association (1869). Dr. Sears and his wife Angie (Gurley) were the parents of three children.
Recorded - 1988

Given by the McLennan County Medical Auxiliary, Doctors' Day 1988

Erected 1988 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1271.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 31° 32.185′ N, 97° 6.59′ W. Marker is in Waco, Texas, in McLennan County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of South 5th Street and Oakwood Avenue. The marker is located in the northeast section of the Oakwood Cemetery, Sect. B-7, Lot 54. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2124 South 5th Street, Waco TX 76706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ole Canuteson (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Rufus Columbus Burleson

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(about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hallie Earle, M.D. (about 800 feet away); Confederate Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Veterans Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robertson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Oakwood Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Ferdinant Forsgard (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.

The Dr. John Henry Sears gravestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021

2. The Dr. John Henry Sears gravestone and Marker

The area around the Dr. John Henry Sears Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, July 19, 2021

3. The area around the Dr. John Henry Sears Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 173 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.