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Hallie Earle, M.D.

Waco, McLennan County

Marker Text

Harriet (Hallie) Earle was born on her family's ranch near Waco. She earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from Baylor University, and a medical degree from Baylor College of medicine. In 1907 Dr. Earle became the first licensed female physician in McLennan county and had her own practice in Waco from 1915 to 1948. After her retirement she farmed and was a weather observer for the U.S. Department of Commerce. Recorded 1996

Marker Details

Address
Location Description 2124 South 5th (Oakwood Cemetery), Waco
Marker # 2345
Dedicated 1996
Size, Type grave marker
Code medical topics and health professionals; women, women's history topics
  • Private Property:

    Unknown
  • Latitude, Longitude 31.538009, -97.108513

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