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.
First Baptist Church of Renner
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First Baptist Church of Renner is a historical marker in Dallas, Dallas County, dedicated in 1982. It is one of 352 historical markers documented in Dallas County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 574 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.9863, -96.7940 near Dallas. The nearest cataloged historic site is Mary Kay Museum (museum), about 2.0 miles away. Others within a short drive include History of Aviation Archives, University of Texas at Dallas, and Addison State Bank.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5113006693. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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