Far North Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Renner
Photographed by Kayla Harper, April 23, 2020
1. First Baptist Church of Renner Marker
Renner Baptists organized in 1890 and met in the school building for eight years. Charter members were: B. F. and Kate E. Binkley; Elizabeth H., J. J., Mary A., and R. F. Butler; Mary E. and P. W. Collier; Mary L. Dickerson; George B., J. P. and Nancy E. Jennings; Mary A. McLary; Mary E. Meason; Rob C. and Margaret A. Reynolds. In 1897, the congregation bought this lot and erected a church. The present structure was built in 1925. The only surviving church in Renner, this pioneer fellowship remains a focal point in the community.
Erected 1976 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 6693.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 32° 59.179′ N, 96° 47.644′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Far North Dallas. It is on Davenport Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17463 Davenport Road, Dallas TX 75252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. 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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Frankford Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Frankford (approx. 1.7 miles away); Addison State Bank (approx. 2.8 miles away); White Rock Chapel
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Photographed by Kayla Harper, April 23, 2020
2. An additional First Baptist Church of Renner Marker
This additional marker is Texas Historical Commission Marker No. 6692. It reads:
To better serve a changing community, the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Renner purchased this property in December 1979 and moved its place of worship to this location. The church became Preston Highlands Baptist Church in April 1980, with the first building dedicated on October 12, 1980.
To better serve a changing community, the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Renner purchased this property in December 1979 and moved its place of worship to this location. The church became Preston Highlands Baptist Church in April 1980, with the first building dedicated on October 12, 1980.
Photographed by Kayla Harper, April 23, 2020
3. First Baptist Church of Renner Marker
Photographed by Kayla Harper, April 23, 2020
4. First Baptist Church of Renner, now the Preston Highlands Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 24, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
