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
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. It 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
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Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
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 (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. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waco.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 19, 2021
2. The Dr. John Henry Sears gravestone and Marker
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 396 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
