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

Handley Church of Christ

Photographed by Joe Lotz, July 12, 2026

1. Handley Church of Christ Marker

Inscription.
Originally known as Turkey Knob, an early community in this area changed its name after 1876, when the T&P Railroad built a depot and section house nearby and named it Handley. Beginning in 1882, local Protestant denominations worshiped in a union church building. In 1905, J. Dan Thomas invited approximately 22 men and women into his home to organize the Handley Church of Christ. The congregation soon moved to a larger space and has constructed several buildings over the years, remaining at this location since 1919. Throughout the church's history, members have maintained a significant presence in the community through worship, Bible study, mission work and outreach.

Erected 2005 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13228.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 32° 44.091′ N, 97° 13.048′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Handley. It is at the intersection of Handley Drive and Routt Street, on the right when traveling north on Handley Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3029 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 United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Handley Power Plant and Lake Erie

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Fort Worth-Dallas Interurban (approx. 0.3 miles away); Handley Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Edward H. Tarrant (approx. 1.9 miles away); Village Creek (approx. 2 miles away); Isham Cemetery (approx. 2½ miles away); Meadowbrook Methodist Church (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Joe Lotz, July 12, 2026

2. Handley Church of Christ Marker

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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2026, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.