In this series, which will post on occasional Wednesdays, I populate the landscape of Wilson County with imaginary “historical markers” commemorating people, places, and events significant to African-American history or culture.
We been here.
SEARS HOUSE
Mail-order kit house sold by Sears, Roebuck & Co. from 1908 to 1940. This house, built about 1934, is the only known Sears house in East Wilson. The Barrington model was two stories, with six rooms and one bathroom and shingle siding.
Photo by Lisa Y. Henderson, October 2025.
What address was this? Who lived here?
The house is at 408 Reid St E in Wilson. Not sure if the marker is there.
The markers are imaginary.
I’ve updated to add the missing hyperlinks. It’s at 408 N. Reid.