Far North Dallas in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
First Baptist Church of Renner
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: Churches & Religion.
Location. 32° 59.179′ N, 96° 47.644′ W. Marker is in Dallas, Texas, in Dallas County. It is in Far North Dallas. Marker 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.
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 (approx. 2.9 miles away); Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 3.3 miles away); Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); Warner Cemetery (approx. 4 miles away); Richardson (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dallas.
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