Near Wills Point in Van Zandt County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Turner Baptist Church
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
1. Turner Baptist Church Marker
Twenty members established Turner Baptist Church on November 15, 1909. The congregation first worshipped at Turner School, where several faiths alternated Sunday services. By 1917, this interdenominational institution was known as Turner Union Church. Attendance continued to grow and by the mid-1950s, the other denominations moved to their own meeting places; Turner's Baptists remodeled their facility and built a new one under the direction of the Rev. A.T. Cox. In 1997, the congregation finished construction on a new sanctuary. Today, Turner Baptist Church continues to serve as a beacon of light to residents of Turner and other nearby communities.
Erected 2009 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15984.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1909.
Location. 32° 38.664′ N, 95° 58.928′ W. Marker is near Wills Point, Texas, in Van Zandt County. It is at the intersection of County Road 3412 and County Road 3406, on the right when traveling north on County Road 3412. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this
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Regionally, this marker is in the American South and in the Piney Woods. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hayden Baptist Church (approx. 3½ miles away); Elbert Gray (approx. 3.8 miles away); New Hope Cemetery (approx. 3.8 miles away); Dallas-Shreveport Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); William A. Wills (approx. 3.8 miles away); County Seat War (approx. 3.8 miles away); Fairview Cemetery and School (approx. 4 miles away); White Rose Cemetery (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wills Point.
Photographed by James Hulse, July 12, 2026
2. Turner Baptist Church and Marker
The view of the church and marker from along the street. The marker is located to the left side of the white sign near the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
