Handley in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Handley United Methodist Church
Photographed by Joe Lotz, July 12, 2026
1. Handley United Methodist Church Marker
This congregation was organized in 1877, shortly after the railroad town of Handley was established. The Rev. J.J. Cannafax, who was the first minister, also served as the town's first school teacher. Services were held in the one room schoolhouse until a Union Church was built in 1882. The Methodist congregation shared the building with Baptists, Presbyterians, and other denominations until 1907. The bell at this site is from the Old Union Church. Although Handley now is a part of Fort Worth, the Handley United Methodist Church maintains a rich heritage and tradition of service.
Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2357.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 32° 44.162′ N, 97° 13.042′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Handley. It is on Handley Drive north of Routt Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2920 Handley Dr, Fort Worth TX 76112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region. It is also in the American South. 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, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Handley Church of Christ (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Handley Power Plant and Lake Erie (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of Fort Worth-Dallas Interurban (approx. 0.4 miles away); Handley Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles
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Photographed by Joe Lotz, July 12, 2026
2. Handley United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by Joe Lotz, July 12, 2026
3. Handley United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on July 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
