Sunnyvale in Dallas County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 31, 2020

1. First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale Marker

Inscription.

On July 3, 1904, New Hope Baptist Church chartered with thirteen members under the direction of Dr. James B. Gambrell, who was associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the First Baptist Church of Dallas. The Rev. S.W. Kendrick served as the first pastor, with services held once a month. In 1907, members dedicated their first sanctuary, located northwest of this site. The church grew, and in 1953, New Hope residents joined with other nearby communities to incorporate as the City of Sunnyvale. The church's name changed in 1966 to reflect its place in the community. In 1978, the church moved to this site, where it continues to expand its programs and facilities.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13306.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 32° 48.351′ N, 96° 35.71′ W. Marker is in Sunnyvale, Texas, in Dallas County. Marker is on North Belt Line Road north of Tripp Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3018 N Belt Line Road, Sunnyvale TX 75182, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Site of Galloway Farmstead (approx. 1.8 miles away); Florence Ranch Home

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(approx. 1.8 miles away); Tripp Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Lawrence Farmstead (approx. 2½ miles away); First Methodist Church of Mesquite (approx. 2.6 miles away); CCC Company 850 (approx. 2.7 miles away); James and Margaret Loving (approx. 2.7 miles away); City of Mesquite (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sunnyvale.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 31, 2020

2. First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale Marker

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Photographed By Kayla Harper, May 31, 2020

3. First Baptist Church of Sunnyvale

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2020, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.