Marker Inscription
(October 9, 1826-December 4, 1901) 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.
About this site
Sears, Dr. John Henry is a historical marker in Waco, McLennan County, dedicated in 1988. It is one of 198 historical markers documented in McLennan County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 224 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.5374, -97.1089 near Waco. The nearest cataloged historic site is Canuteson, Ole (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Earle, Hallie, M.D., Burleson, Dr. Rufus Columbs, and McLennan, Neil.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5309001271. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
