Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Handley Cemetery

Photographed By Jason Sullivan, July 17, 2021

1. Handley Cemetery Marker

Inscription. This burial ground originally served the pioneer settlers of the Handley Community, which developed here soon after the Texas and Pacific Railroad built a line to the area in 1876. The earliest marked grave is that of Jane E. Thomas (1832-1878). A church building, constructed on adjacent land in 1882, was located here for 48 years. Several early residents buried at this site, including Civil War veteran Maj. James M. Handley (d. 1906), for whom the town was named, were later reinterred in the nearby Rose Hill Cemetery. The last burial here was in 1967.

Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2355.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 32° 43.803′ N, 97° 13.04′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Halbert Street and East Rosedale Street (Texas Route 303), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1071 Halbert St, Fort Worth TX 76112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. General Edward H. Tarrant (approx. 1.8 miles away); Isham Cemetery (approx. 2.8

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miles away); Meadowbrook Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away); Harrison Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); Top O' Hill Terrace (approx. 3.6 miles away); Tate Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away); Dalworthington Gardens (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ayres Cemetery (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. This page has been viewed 51 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Jason Sullivan of Arlington, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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