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First Baptist Church of Renner

Dallas, Dallas County

Marker Text

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. (1976) 1980 supplemental plate: 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.

Marker Details

Address 17463 Davenport Rd.
Location Description Preston Highlands Baptist Church, NW corner Davenport Road and McCallum Blvd. Marker faces Davenport Road.
Marker # 6693
Dedicated 1982
Size, Type 18" x 28"
Code churches; Baptist denomination
Latitude, Longitude 32.986326, -96.794064

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